writing starter 2 ak1-48p - compass pub starter 2_ak.pdfwriting starteris a three-level children’s...

Answer Key

Writing Starter 2 Answer KeyKelly Lee • Liana Robinson

© 2007 Compass Publishing

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission in writing from the publisher.

Acquisitions Editor: David CharltonDevelopment Editor: Garrett ByrneCover/Interior Design: Dammora Inc.

http://www.compasspub.comemail: [email protected]

The authors of this book would like to acknowledge Joan Quick and Angela Deans for contributing material to this series.

ISBN: 978-1-59966-091-2

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 110 09 08 07

Photo Creditspp. Cover, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 42, 46, 47,

48, 52, 53, 54, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 74, 75, 76, 82, 86, 87, 91, 92, 96,97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 114, 117, 119, 120, 123, 124, 128, 130, 134© iStockphoto Inc.

pp. Cover, 24, 25, 46, 64, 68, 75, 89, 90, 91, 121, 122, 125, 126, 127, 129, 131, 132,133 © JupiterImages Corporation

pp. 24, 25, 36, 53, 63, 81, 97, 103, 115, 133 © Shutterstock, Inc.pp. 6, 7, 80, 81 © Yonhap Newsp. 34 © Courtesy of Casey Malarcherp. 40 © Courtesy of Liana Robinson

Writing Starter is a three-level children’s course in written English. Theseries progresses from writing sentences within a paragraph to writingindependent paragraphs. The books are intended to be used in successionbut can be used individually. Though the primary focus of the series is on writing,it will enhance students’ command of English as a whole. Reading, speaking,listening, and writing are incorporated when the books are used in the classroom.

The Writing Starter series systematically aids students in their ability topresent information about themselves----their opinions, feelings, and ideas----clearly and confidently. The series carefully distinguishes between receptiveand productive activities. This is based on linguistic research which showsthat students can understand more difficult material than they can produce.The books present language in the receptive mode first, and at a slightly higherlevel than that of the productive activities. This combines students’ development,exposure, and practice. The activities in the books progressively move studentsaway from models while still giving guidance for students to express theirthoughts. The goal of the Writing Starter series is to give students the toolsthey need for confident and clear writing.

Focus and Approach of Writing Starter 2Writing Starter 2 teaches basic paragraphs. It is a continuation from the

first book, where students learned to construct sentences. Writing Starter 2encourages students to explore fun and interesting ways of expressing themselves. The process in the book is parallel to how native speakers ofEnglish learn to write. First, come up with an idea and what to say about thatidea. Then, organize everything into an outline. From there, write the paragraph.This process will help students write in English and also in their native language.

The units in Writing Starter 2 are carefully designed to enable students toprogressively develop into effective writers. The first page of each unit containsa sample paragraph and gives students a chance to deconstruct this paragraph through an outline. The outline is done from the writers’ perspectiveso students can see how the writer organized his/her thoughts. The secondpage of each unit shows students further examples of paragraphs whiledrawing their attention to how sentences are related to one another. The next

four pages of each unit explore the writing process. Students will write threeguided paragraphs per unit. Students will also focus on their sentencemechanics in order to improve their writing techniques.

This book bridges the gap between writing sentences, focused on in Writing Starter 1, and writing solid paragraphs, focused on in Writing Starter 3.Writing Starter 2 continues to give students a solid foundation in writing.

A sample paragraphwith an outline forstudents to fill in. Theoutline is completedfrom the writer’s perspective. Thisteaches students howthe writer organizedhis/her thoughts.

Additional sampleparagraphs with sentences to fill in.This shows studentshow sentences arerelated to one anotherwithin a paragraph.

An outline with guidedpractice for writing aparagraph. Thischanges the shortened outlineform into completesentences, and thenputs those sentencesinto a paragraph.

A writing skill focuswith activities. Thisimproves students’sentence structurewhile focusing onskills that improveparagraph flow.

An outline, questions,and a paragraph forstudents to fill in aboutthemselves. This provides a guidedopportunity for writingan organized paragraph.

An outline, questions,and a paragraph forstudents to fill inabout another student. This givesstudents a chance tointeract with oneanother and write anorganized paragraphabout ideas otherthan their own.

Unit 1 Orlando Bloom 6

Unit 2 The Aquarium 12

Unit 3 My Daily Routine 18

Unit 4 How to Make a Milkshake 24

Review Unit 1---Unit 4 30

Unit 5 My Messy Bedroom 34

Unit 6 Interesting Animals 40

Unit 7 The Fair 46

Unit 8 Going Out to Eat 52


Unit 9 The Runner 62

Unit 10 Great Places 68

Unit 11 Puzzles Are Easy 74

Unit 12 My Hero 80


Unit 13 Found 90

Unit 14 The Lake 96

Unit 15 Water is Important! 102

Unit 16 My Favorite Place 108


C o n t e n t s

My name is Orlando Bloom. I am from England. I am anactor. It is a fun job. I enjoy pretending to be different people.I was a pirate in one movie and an elf in a different movie.I also enjoy sports. My favorite sports are snowboardingand surfing. They are exciting. I like watching soccer games,too. My favorite team is Manchester United.

Orlando Bloom

6

Topic: _________________________From: _________________________Job: ___________________________Is: ____________________________Why: enjoy pretendingWas: _________________________an elf

Enjoy: _________________________Favorite Sports: ________________surfingAre: ________________________Like: __________________________Favorite Team: _______________

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

a. Where is he from? __________________________________

B. Why does he like his job? __________________________________

__________________________________

C. What are his favorite sports? __________________________________

__________________________________

Read the paragraph and complete Orlando’s outline.

He is from England.

My name is Orlando Bloom. I am from England. I am anactor. It is a fun job. I enjoy pretending to be different people.I was a pirate in one movie and an elf in a different movie.I also enjoy sports. My favorite sports are snowboardingand surfing. They are exciting. I like watching soccer games,too. My favorite team is Manchester United.

me (Orlando Bloom)England

actorfun (job)

a pirate

sportssnowboarding

excitingwatching soccer games

Manchester United

(He likes it because) It is fun./He enjoys

pretending to be different people.

His favorite sports are snowboarding

and surfing.

Complete the paragraphs. Use the sentences in the boxes.

He liked science and history. It is his favorite sport. This is Yao Ming. ✓

Yao Ming________________ He is from China. He is a

professional basketball player. When he was young, he

didn’t like basketball. _______________________________

Now, he likes basketball a lot. _______________________

________ He plays for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets

are an American team. He lives in America now. It is very

different from China, but he likes it.

She even writes her own songs. That’s not easy! She enjoys singing and playing the guitar.

Avril LavigneThis is Avril Lavigne. She is from Canada. She is a

famous musician. It is a great job. She gets to perform on

stage and travel around the world. __________________

______________________ She also likes to write. ______

_________________________________ Avril is very smart.

When she was a teenager, she taught herself to play the

guitar. ___________________________________________

This is Yao Ming.

7

He liked science and history. It is his favorite

sport.

She enjoys singingand playing the guitar. Sheeven writes her own songs.

That’s not easy!

Look at the picture and read the outline.

8

Joana Cruz

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Joana Cruz From: BrazilSchool Level: 9th gradeFavorite Class: art

● a lot of fun● enjoys drawing andpainting

Also Likes: science class● interesting● learning about plants andanimals right now

Write complete sentences using the information from the outline.

a. Topic: _____________________________________________________

b. From: _____________________________________________________

c. School Level: _____________________________________________________

d. Favorite Class: _____________________________________________________

E. Why: _____________________________________________________

F. Enjoys: _____________________________________________________

G. Also Likes: _____________________________________________________

H. Why: _____________________________________________________

I. Now Learning: _____________________________________________________

Now write a paragraph.

This is Joana Cruz. She is from Brazil. She is in the ninth grade. Her favorite

class is art. She thinks it is a lot of fun. She enjoys drawing and painting. She also

likes science class. It is interesting. She is learning about plants and animals right

now.

This is Joana Cruz.She is from Brazil.She is in the ninth grade.Her favorite class is art.It is a lot of fun.She enjoys drawing and painting.She also likes science class.It is interesting.She is/They are learning about plants and animals right now.

*Sample Answers

99

a. Kevin and Jenny plays soccer.

___________________________________________________________________b. I don’t like to clean the bathroom and wash dishes.

___________________________________________________________________c. My favorite computer games is Civilization and WarCraft.

___________________________________________________________________d. She enjoys both art class or English class.

___________________________________________________________________

Find one mistake in each sentence. Circle the mistakes and rewritethe sentences.

a. They love to sing. They love to dance.

___________________________________________________________________b. We don’t enjoy math. We don’t enjoy history.

___________________________________________________________________c. Amy is from Australia. James is from Australia.

___________________________________________________________________d. She likes to tell jokes. She likes to do magic tricks.

___________________________________________________________________E. He doesn’t like to watch TV. He doesn’t like to wake up early.

___________________________________________________________________

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use and or or.

Two nouns are often connected with and or or. And means in addition to.Or is used with choices and in negative sentences.

Writing Skill Focus

Dave and I are walking home. Her two favorite colors are green and orange.You can have ice cream or cake for dessert. He doesn't play golf or baseball.

Kevin and Jenny play soccer.

I don’t like to clean the bathroom or wash dishes.

My favorite computer games are Civilization and WarCraft.

She enjoys both art class and English class.

They love to sing and dance.

We don’t enjoy math or history.

Amy and James are from Australia.

She likes to tell jokes and do magic tricks.

He doesn’t like to watch TV or wake up early.

10

a. What is your name?

_________________________________

b. Where are you from?

_________________________________

c. What grade are you in?

_________________________________

d. What is your favorite class?

_________________________________

e. Why is it your favorite? (2 reasons)

_________________________________

_________________________________

f. What do you like to do? Why?

_________________________________

_________________________________

G. What else do you like to do? Why?

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

10

Complete the outline and answer the questions with your owninformation.

Now write a paragraph about yourself.

Topic: me

From: CanadaSchool Level: 5th gradeFavorite Class: math

Why:

● interesting● teacher is nice

Like To: read comic booksWhy: are funny

Like To: play the pianoWhy: music sounds beautiful

I am/My name is Sara.

I am from Canada.

I am in the fifth grade.

My favorite class is math.

It is interesting. My math teacher is nice.

I like to read comic books. They are funny.

I also like to play the piano. Piano music sounds beautiful.

Sara Olson

My name is Sara. I am from Canada. I am in the fifth grade. My favorite

class is math. It is interesting, and my teacher is nice. I like to read comic

books. They are funny. I also like to play the piano. Piano music sounds

beautiful.

*Sample Answers

a. What is his/her name?_________________________________

b. What is his/her favorite season?_________________________________

c. Why is it his/her favorite? (2 reasons)

__________________________________________________________________

d. What does he/she like to do during thatseason? (2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

e. Why does he/she like to do those things?__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

11

What’s your name? What’s your favorite season?Why is ______ your favorite season?

What do you like to do in ______? Why do you like to do that?

Complete the outline and answer the questions with yourclassmate’s information.

Now write a paragraph about your classmate.

Topic: ________’s favorite season

Favorite Season:

Why:

●

●

Likes To:

●

●

Why:

Interview a classmate. Use the questions in the box.

His name is Carlo White.

His favorite season is winter.

He likes cold weather. He likes snow.

He likes to ski.He likes to ice skate.

They are fun and exciting sports.

Topic: ________’s favorite season

Favorite Season: winter

Why:

● likes cold weather

● likes snow

Likes To:

● ski● ice skate

Why: fun and exciting

Carlo

Carlo White

My classmate’s name is Carlo. His favorite season is winter. He likes

winter because it is cold and snowy. He likes to ski and ice skate in the

winter. They are fun and exciting sports.

*Sample Answers

Last month, I went to an aquarium with my classmates.It was a lot of fun. The animals performed for us. We sawthree dolphins, a sea lion, and a whale. They all did tricks.The dolphins played with hoops. They also jumped highabove the water. The sea lion clapped and made noises.The whale was last. It was huge! It splashed us with its bigtail. We were all wet!

The Aquarium

12

Topic: trip to the aquariumWhen: ________________________Was: a lot of fun Saw: ______________________________________________________________________________Did: tricks Dolphins: ____________________jumped highSea Lion: ____________________made noisesWhale: lastSize: ______________________Splashed With: its tailWe Were: __________________

last month

3 dolphins a sea lion a whale

played with hoops

clapped

huge

wet

Read the paragraph and complete the student’s outline.

a. When did the classmates go to the aquarium? __________________________________

B. Which animal made noises? __________________________________C. Why were the students wet? __________________________________

__________________________________


They went to the aquarium last month.The sea lion made noises.(They were wet because) The whale splashed them with its big tail.


13

Mike visited his uncle two weeks ago. They went high above the ground. There were a lot of buttons and controls!

The Airplane______________________________________________

Mike’s uncle is a pilot. He has a small airplane. Mike

learned a few things about airplanes. ___________________

___________________________________ It was interesting.

Mike and his uncle flew the airplane. ___________________

_________________________________ It was exciting.

Mike enjoyed flying with his uncle. He wants to visit his

uncle again soon.

The trees were beautiful. They ate sandwiches, fruit, and chocolate.They hiked to the top of a mountain.

Their HikeLast fall, Jennifer went hiking with her family. ______

_______________________________________ It took them

two hours! They saw a lot of plants and animals. ______

________________________________ Everyone liked the

different colored leaves. At the top of the mountain,

they had a picnic. _________________________________

_______________ Jennifer enjoyed hiking with her family

last fall.

Mike visited his uncle two weeks ago.

There were a lot ofbuttons and controls!

They went highabove the ground.

Theyhiked to the top of a mountain.

Thetrees were beautiful.

They ate sandwiches, fruit, andchocolate.


14

The Costume Party

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Jeff went to a costumepartyWhen: a few months agoWas: a clownWore:

● a wig and a big red nose● colorful clothesParty Was: funThere Was: a costume contest Jeff Won: the contest Jeff Had: the best costume


a. Topic + When: _____________________________________________________

b. Was: _____________________________________________________

c. Wore: _____________________________________________________

d. Also Wore: _____________________________________________________

E. Party Was: _____________________________________________________

F. There Was: _____________________________________________________

G. Jeff Won: _____________________________________________________

H. Jeff Had: _____________________________________________________


A few months ago, Jeff went to a costume party.He was a clown.He wore a wig and a big red nose.He also wore colorful clothes.The party was fun.There was a costume contest (at the party).Jeff won the costume contest!He had the best costume.

A few months ago, Jeff went to a costume party. He was a clown. He wore a

wig and a big red nose. He also wore colorful clothes. The party was fun. There was

a costume contest. Jeff won the contest! He had the best costume.

*Sample Answers

15

a. Ann plays computer games last night.

___________________________________________________________________b. I am going to Germany four months ago.

___________________________________________________________________c. Yesterday afternoon, he is wearing a cap to the baseball game.

___________________________________________________________________d. We see a bird five minutes ago.

___________________________________________________________________


a. Lucy and her mom make cookies. (last Tuesday)

___________________________________________________________________b. Tom is walking home from school. (yesterday)

___________________________________________________________________c. I visit my grandparents. (a few months ago)

___________________________________________________________________d. That dog does tricks. (a few minutes ago)

___________________________________________________________________E. They are splashing each other in the pool. (last summer)

___________________________________________________________________

Change the sentences into the past tense and add the words inparentheses.

The past tense describes something that happened in the past. The pastform of most verbs ends with -ed, but some verbs are irregular.

Writing Skill Focus

watch ➛ watched They watched a movie yesterday.smile ➛ smiled He smiled at me.cry ➛ cried The baby cried. shop ➛ shopped She shopped for new shoes.read ➛ read I read that book last year.eat ➛ ate We ate cake for dessert.

Ann played computer games last night.

I went to Germany four months ago.

Yesterday afternoon, he wore a cap to the baseball game.

We saw a bird five minutes ago.

[Last Tuesday,] Lucy and her mom made cookies [last Tuesday].

[Yesterday,] Tom walked home from school [yesterday].

[A few months ago,] I visited my grandparents [a few months ago].

[A few minutes ago,] that dog did tricks [a few minutes ago].

[Last summer,] they splashed each other in the pool [last summer].

a. What fun activity did you do last year?

_________________________________

b. Where did you do it?

_________________________________

c. Who was with you?

_________________________________

d. How did it feel?

_________________________________

e. What happened? (3 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

f. Do you want to do it again?

Why/Why not?

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

16


Now write a paragraph about your fun activity.

Topic: a fun activity last year

What: skied

Where: ColoradoWho With: my familyFelt: exciting and scaryWhat Happened:

● learned about skis● took lessons● skied very fast

Do It Again: yesWhy: (was) fun

Last year, I skied.

I did it in Colorado.

I was with my family.

It felt exciting and scary.

I learned about skis.I took some lessons.I skied down a hill very fast!

Yes, I do. It was really fun.

I Skied!

Last year, I skied for the first time. I did it in Colorado. I was with my

family. It felt exciting and scary. I learned about skis. I also took some

lessons. I skied down a hill very fast! I want to ski again. It was really fun!

*Sample Answers

a. Where is his/her favorite place?_________________________________

b. When did he/she go there last?_________________________________

c. Who did he/she go with?_________________________________

d. What did he/she do there? (2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

e. Why does he/she like that place?_________________________________

Her favorite place is a flower garden.

She went there last summer.

She went with her grandmother.

She planted flowers.She drew pictures of flowers.

It is pretty and peaceful.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

17

What is your favorite place to go? When did you go there last?Who did you go with? What did you do there? Why do you like that place?



Topic: ________’s favorite place

Favorite Place:

When:

Who With:

Did:●

●

Why:

Gina

a flower garden

last summer

her grandmother

planted flowers

drew pictures of flowers

pretty and peaceful


Gina’s Favorite Place

Gina’s favorite place is a flower garden. She went there last summer.

She went with her grandmother. Gina planted flowers and drew pictures of

flowers. She likes the garden a lot. It is pretty and peaceful.

*Sample Answers

I usually do the same things every day. My dad alwayswakes me up at seven thirty. Then, I get ready and go toschool. After school, I go to baseball practice with myfriends. We usually walk to practice, but we sometimes rideour bikes. That’s my routine, but today was different. I didn’tgo to baseball practice. Today, I went to a party after school.It was my best friend’s birthday. We had a lot of fun!

My Daily Routine

Read the paragraph and complete the boy’s outline.

18

a. Who always wakes him up? __________________________________

b. What does he usually do __________________________________

after school? __________________________________

C. How was today different? __________________________________

__________________________________

Topic: ________________________Morning: my dad wakes me upTime: ______________________Then: get ready and go to schoolAfter School: ___________________Usually: _____________________Sometimes: __________________Today: ________________________Didn’t: _______________________Went: _______________________Best Friend’s: birthdayWe Had: ____________________


my daily routine

7:30 a.m.

goes to baseball practicewalkride our bikes(was) different

go to practiceto a party

(a lot of) fun

His dad always wakes him up.

After school, he usually goes to

baseball practice.

(Today was different because) He

went to a party/didn’t go (to practice).


19

Then, he brushes his teeth and goes to bed. They always walk by City Park. After dinner, he always does his homework in his bedroom.

John’s Evening RoutineJohn has an evening routine. He often takes his dog for

a walk before dinner. _________________________________

Then, he has dinner with his family. ____________________

________________________________________________ He

usually listens to music while he does his homework. ______

__________________________________________ Sometimes,

he watches TV before he goes to bed.

They always walk by City Park.After dinner, he

always does his homework in his bedroom. Then,

he brushes his teeth and goes to bed.

She usually has cereal or some fruit. She always wakes up at six o’clock.Sometimes, their coach drives them to school.

Katie’s Morning RoutineKatie has a morning routine. ___________________

_____________ Then, she has a quick breakfast. _______

___________________________________ After breakfast,

her mom drives her to swimming practice. The team

always practices for one hour. Then, she takes a shower

and gets ready for school. Lastly, she walks to school

with her teammates. _______________________________

__________________________

She always wakes upat six o’clock. Sheusually has cereal or some fruit.

Sometimes, their coach drivesthem to school.


20

Megan’s Routine

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Saturday routineName: MeganFirst: wakes up and makes

breakfast for her parentsUsually Makes: bacon and eggsThen: goes to her voice lesson

● learning how to sing● always enjoys her lesson

After That: goes to the mall● meets her friends

Always Has: a good time onSaturdays


a. Topic + Name: _____________________________________________________

b. First: _____________________________________________________

c. Usually Makes: _____________________________________________________

d. Then: _____________________________________________________

E. Learning: _____________________________________________________

F. Enjoys: _____________________________________________________

G. After That: _____________________________________________________

H. Meets: _____________________________________________________

I. Always Has: _____________________________________________________


This is Megan’s Saturday routine.First, she wakes up and makes breakfast for her parents.She usually makes bacon and eggs.Then, she goes to her voice lesson.She is learning how to sing.She always enjoys her lesson.After her voice lesson, Megan goes to the mall.She meets her friends there.She always has a good time on Saturdays.

Megan has a routine on Saturdays. First, she wakes up and makes breakfast

for her parents. She usually makes bacon and eggs. Then, she goes to her voice

lesson. She is learning how to sing. She always enjoys her lesson. After her voice

lesson, she goes to the mall. She meets her friends. She always has a good time on

Saturdays.

*Sample Answers

21

a. I comb my hair before school always.

___________________________________________________________________b. They practice usually on Fridays.

___________________________________________________________________c. Never she watches the news.

___________________________________________________________________d. We talk often on the phone.

___________________________________________________________________


a. He hates carrots! He eats them. (never)

___________________________________________________________________b. Kelly has a pet. She gives it food and water. (always)

___________________________________________________________________c. We play soccer after school. We don’t play every day. (sometimes)

___________________________________________________________________d. I like to draw pictures in art class. I draw animals. (often)

___________________________________________________________________E. They wear uniforms to school. Their uniforms are blue. (always)

___________________________________________________________________

Put the adverb of frequency into one of the sentences.

Adverbs of frequency tell how often something happens.

I always eat lunch in the afternoon.I never eat lunch at night.

Writing Skill Focus

0% 100%

never sometimes often usually always

I always comb my hair before school.

They usually practice on Fridays.

She never watches the news.

We often talk on the phone.

He hates carrots! He never eats them.

Kelly has a pet. She always gives it food and water.

Sometimes, we/We sometimes play soccer after school. We don’t play every day.

I like to draw pictures in art class. Often I/I often draw animals.

They always wear uniforms to school. Their uniforms are blue.

a. What time do you wake up?

_________________________________

b. What do you do first?

_________________________________

c. What do you do after that?

_________________________________

d. What do you usually eat for breakfast?

_________________________________

e. Who makes your breakfast?

_________________________________

f. What do you do after breakfast?

_________________________________

G. How do you usually get to school?

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

22


Now write a paragraph about your morning routine.

Topic: my morning routine

Wake Up Time: 8:00 a.m.

First: get dressed

After That: eat breakfast

Breakfast: toast and juice

Who Makes: my grandfatherAfter Breakfast: brush my teethTo School: ride the bus

I wake up at eight o’clock.

First, I get dressed.

After that, I eat breakfast.

I usually have toast and juice for breakfast.

My grandfather makes my breakfast.

After breakfast, I brush my teeth.

I usually ride the bus to school.

My Morning Routine

I have a morning routine. I wake up at eight o'clock every morning. First,

I get dressed. After that, I eat breakfast. I usually have toast and juice for

breakfast. My grandfather makes my breakfast. After breakfast, I brush my

teeth. Then, I go to school. I usually ride the bus to school.

*Sample Answers

a. What does he/she do first?_________________________________

b. What does he/she do next?_________________________________

c. What does he/she do after that?_________________________________

d. What does he/she do just before he/she

goes to bed?_________________________________

e. What time does he/she go to bed?_________________________________

23

What’s your bedtime routine? What do you do first? What do you do after that? What do you do just before you go to bed? What time do you go to bed?



Topic: _________’s bedtime

routine

First: brushes his teeth

Next: washes his face

After That: says goodnight

Before Bed: turns off the light

Bedtime: 9:30 p.m.

Billy


_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

He brushes his teeth.

He washes his face.

He says goodnight to his parents.

He turns off the light.

He usually goes to bed at nine thirty.

Billy’s Bedtime Routine

Billy has a bedtime routine. First, he brushes his teeth. Next, he washes

his face. After that, he says goodnight to his parents. Just before he goes

to bed, Billy turns off the light. He usually goes to bed at nine thirty every

night.

*Sample Answers

I want to make a banana milkshake. My mom helps me."Get milk and ice cream," she says. I get milk from the refrigerator and ice cream from the freezer. "Now, chop abanana." I chop a big banana. "Put everything in the blender."I put everything in and turn it on. It is noisy! "Now pour themilkshake into a glass." I pour it carefully. Then, I taste it. Mybanana milkshake is yummy!

How to Make a Milkshake

24

a. What does the boy want to make? __________________________________

b. Who helps him? __________________________________

C. What is noisy? __________________________________

He wants to make a milkshake.

His mom helps him.

The blender is noisy.

Topic: _________________________Milkshake Type: ________________Who Helps: ____________________Ingredients: ___________________ice cream ___________________Steps: get milk and ice cream

________________________________________________turn the blender on________________________taste it

It Is: __________________________

how to make a milkshakebanana

my mommilk

a banana

chop a bananaput everything in the blender

pour it into a glass

yummy




25

She is always very tired after practice. “Now, throw the ball far!” “Bounce the ball around the cones.”

Sally’s Basketball PracticeSally loves basketball. She goes to practice every

Thursday. Her coach always tells her things to do. Every

week, her coach says, _________________________________

____________________ Sally can bounce the ball very well.

Her coach then says, “Shoot the ball.” Sometimes, Sally

misses the hoop. Sally’s coach also says, _________________

_______________ Sally can throw the ball very far. ________

___________________________________________

“Bounce the ball around thecones.”

“Now, throw theball far!” She isalways very tired after practice.

First, leave your house and turn right. Finally, cross the street.Shane calls Carl and asks for directions.

Directions to Carl’s HouseToday, Shane is going to his friend Carl’s house.

Shane doesn’t know where Carl lives. ______________

______________________________________ Carl says,

“_______________________________________ Next,

walk past the park. Turn left after the middle school.

Then, go over the hill. ___________________________

I can meet you there.” Shane thinks the directions are

difficult. He hopes he doesn’t get lost!

Shane calls Carland asks for directions.

First, leave your house and turn right.

Finally, cross the street.


26

Lucky

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: LuckyDoes: special tricksOwner: “Jump through, Lucky.”Lucky: jumps through the ringOwner: “Lucky, run up and

down.”Lucky: runs up and down therampOwner: “Jump over.”Lucky: jumps over the bar


a. Topic + Does: _____________________________________________________

B. Owner Says: _____________________________________________________

C. Lucky: _____________________________________________________

D. Owner Says: _____________________________________________________

E. Lucky: _____________________________________________________

F. Owner Says: _____________________________________________________

G. Lucky: _____________________________________________________

H. Lucky: _____________________________________________________

I. Owner: _____________________________________________________

Lucky does special tricks.His owner says, “Jump through, Lucky.”Lucky jumps through the ring.His owner says, “Lucky, run up and down.”He runs up and down the ramp.His owner also says, “Jump over!”Lucky jumps over the bar.He does the tricks perfectly.His owner is very proud!


Lucky does special tricks. His owner says, “Jump through, Lucky.” Lucky jumps

through the ring. His owner says, “Lucky, run up and down.” He runs up and down

the ramp. His owner also says, “Jump over!” Lucky jumps over the bar. He does the

tricks perfectly. His owner is very proud!

*Sample Answers

a. Opens the door, please.

___________________________________________________________________b. Reading the story to your classmates.

___________________________________________________________________c. Next, got three eggs, some milk, and a bowl.

___________________________________________________________________d. Turning left after the building with a lot of trees in front of it.

___________________________________________________________________

Open the door, please.

Read the story to your classmates.

Next, get three eggs, some milk, and a bowl.

Turn left after the building with a lot of trees in front of it.

“Get the salt and pepper for me, please.”

“Sing louder, Emma!”

“Open your mouth, please.”

“Stay out of my room!”

“Play catch with Mark now, Aaron.”


a. A mother and daughter are making dinner. The mom needs salt and pepper.

Mom: _____________________________________________________________b. A music teacher wants Emma, his student, to sing louder.

Teacher: ___________________________________________________________c. A boy is at the dentist’s office. The dentist wants to see the boy’s teeth.

Dentist: ___________________________________________________________d. An older sister is angry. She wants her little sister to stay out of her bedroom.

Older sister: _______________________________________________________E. A baseball coach is telling Aaron to play catch with Mark.

Coach: ____________________________________________________________

Write imperative sentences for the situations. There are many possibilities.

Imperative sentences are used for commands and directions. The base formof the verb is used, and the subject is not included. Adding please makes thesentences more polite.

Writing Skill Focus

Sit down. Please sit down.Eat your vegetables! Eat your vegetables, please!Turn right at the corner. Please turn right at the corner.Cross the street at the crosswalk. Cross the street at the crosswalk, please.

27

a. What is the first step?

_______________________________

b. What is the next step?

_______________________________

c. What is after that? (2 things)

_______________________________

_______________________________

d. What is near your home?

_______________________________

e. What color is your house/apartment

building?

_______________________________

f. What is your house/apartment number?

_______________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about directions to your house.

Topic: directions to my house from schoolFirst:

Next:

After That:

●

●

Near My Home:

Number:

28

Topic: directions to my house from schoolFirst: leave school and turn leftNext: walk straightAfter That:

● turn right

● walk over the hillNear My Home: post officeColor: blue and brownNumber: 3714 Carson Street

Leave school and turn left.

Walk straight to the end of the street.

Turn right at Emmett’s Store.Walk over the hill to Carson Street.

There is a post office near my home.

My house is blue and brown.

My house number is 3714 Carson Street.

Directions to My House

These are directions to my house from school. First, leave school and

turn left. Next, walk straight to the end of the street. After that, turn right

at Emmett’s Store. Then, walk over the hill to Carson Street. There is a post

office near my home. My house is blue and brown. My house number is 3714

Carson Street.

*Sample Answers

a. What can your classmate make?_________________________________

b. What is the first step?_________________________________

c. What is the next step?_________________________________

d. What is after that? (2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

e. How much time does it take?_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

29

What can you make? What is the first step? What is the next step? What is after that? How much time does it take?


Now write a paragraph about how to make that item.

Topic: how to make ____________

First:

Next:

After That:

●

●

Time:


Billy can make a sandwich.

First, get two pieces of bread.

Next, spread peanut butter on one piece of bread.

After that, spread jelly on the other piece ofbread. Then, put the pieces of bread together.

It takes about five minutes.

Topic: how to make ____________

First: get 2 pieces of bread

spread peanut butter

spread jelly

put bread together

5 minutes

a sandwich

How to Make a Sandwich

This is how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First, get two

pieces of bread. Next, spread peanut butter on one piece of bread. After

that, spread jelly on the other piece of bread. Then, put the pieces of bread

together. It takes about five minutes.

*Sample Answers

Unit 1-Unit 4

Look at the pictures and complete the paragraphs. Usethe words in the correct form.

30

draw go buy see be cut

always be win be never play

Their PumpkinValerie and Ellen carved a pumpkin last

month. They __________ to a supermarket andlooked at a lot of pumpkins. They __________ onethat was perfect. It was very big. They __________it and brought it home. They __________ a hole inthe top. Ellen took all the seeds out of the pumpkin. Valerie __________ a big face on it. She used a black marker. Then,they carved the pumpkin. It __________ very cute. Valerie and Ellen were proud.

wentsaw

boughtcut

drewwas

Volleyball TeammatesDerek and Paul __________ teammates. They are

on a volleyball team. Their team practices every day.They __________ practice after school. Their teamtrains hard, but they don’t win very often. LastSaturday, their team had a game. Derek and Paulplayed in the front row. Paul __________ plays in thefront row. He always __________ in the back row. Derek and Paul played welltogether. Their team __________ the game. Everyone __________ very happy.

are

always

neverplays

won was

a. Where do the directions go?

___________________________________________________________________b. What is the first step?

___________________________________________________________________c. What is the next step?

___________________________________________________________________d. What do you walk past?

___________________________________________________________________E. Which way do you turn at the top of the hill?

___________________________________________________________________F. What does the school look like?

___________________________________________________________________

The directions go to Tom’s school.

Go under the bridge.

Turn right.

Walk past the art museum.

Turn left at the top of the hill.

The school is tan with a red roof.

31

Directions to Tom’s School

This is how you get to Tom’s school. _____________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Read the outline and answer the questions.

Now complete the paragraph.

Topic: directions to Tom’s schoolFirst: go under the bridgeThen: turn right● walk past the art museum● turn left at the top of the hillFinally: school is on the cornerColor: tan with a red roof

First, go under the bridge.

Then, turn right. Walk past the art museum. Next, turn left at the top of the

hill. The school is tan with a red roof.

*Sample Answers


Answer the questions with your own information.

32

a. April am a good student.

___________________________________________________________________b. She gets usually A’s and B’s in school.

___________________________________________________________________c. History be her worst subject.

___________________________________________________________________d. She always get a C in history class.

___________________________________________________________________E. Last week, she ask her mom for a new camera.

___________________________________________________________________F. Her mom say she could have the new camera.

___________________________________________________________________G. She can have the new camera after she get an A in history class!

___________________________________________________________________

April is a good student.

She usually gets A’s and B’s in school.

History is her worst subject.

She always gets a C in history class.

Last week, she asked her mom for a new camera.

Her mom said she could have the new camera.

She can have the new camera after she gets an A in history class!

a. Are you a good student? What are your grades?

___________________________________________________________________b. What is your best subject?

___________________________________________________________________c. What was your favorite subject two years ago? Is it your favorite now?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Yes, I am a good student. I usually get A’s.

My best subject is math.

Two years ago, my favorite subject was science. No, now my favorite subject is English.

*Sample Answers

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Brian and a CowIdeas

licked ate the camera

kissed best friends

scared took a picture

ran away favorite pet

angry funny

Look at the picture and imagine a story.

Make an outline for your story.

Topic: Brian and a cow

First: Brian saw some cows

Next:

● he took pictures● one cow got close to Brian● it licked Brian● Brian ran away, but the cow ran after Brian

End: it was funny

33

Now write a story about the picture. Use your outline.

Brian and a Cow

One day, Brian saw some cows. He took many pictures of them. One cow

got very close to Brian. It licked Brian on the face. Brian was surprised! He

ran away from the cow, but the cow ran after Brian. It was very funny.

*Sample Answers

I asked my dad for my allowance this morning, but hesaid no. I had to tidy my bedroom. I had to vacuum the floorand put away my toys. I also had to make my bed. I didn’twant to do any of those things, but I did them. I did thembecause I wanted my allowance. Now, my dad comes intomy bedroom. I am finished. My room is clean and tidy. Hegives me my allowance. I’m rich!

My Messy Bedroom

34

Orlando BloomTopic: ________________________Asked Dad For: ________________Dad Said: ____________________Had To: _______________________vacuum the floor ______________________________________________Didn’t Want To: do those thingsWhy Did Them: _________________Now: __________________________I am finished

__________________________Dad Gives Me: __________________I Am: __________________________

my messy bedroommy allowance

notidy my bedroom

put away my toysmake my bed

wanted my allowancemy dad comes in my bedroom

room is clean and tidymy allowancerich

Read the paragraph and complete the girl’s outline.


a. What does the girl want? __________________________________

B. How is her room when she is finished? __________________________________

C. Why is she rich? __________________________________

She wants her allowance.

Her room is clean and tidy.

She (is rich because she) has her allowance.


35

He doesn’t like Mondays because he has to go to math class.Corey is happy when the school day is finished.On Mondays, Corey has to eat school lunches.

Corey Has to Go to SchoolToday is Monday, and Corey has to go to school today.

___________________________________________________

__________ Then, he has to play tennis in P.E. Corey hates

math and tennis. After P.E., it is lunchtime. _____________

_________________________________________ The cooks

in the cafeteria don’t make French fries, so Corey has to eat

vegetables. He doesn’t like vegetables very much. ________

____________________________________________________

She had to put plates, knives, and forks on the table.She had to put all the dirty dishes in the sink.

Ally’s grandparents came to her house for dinner yesterday evening.

Ally Had to Do Many Things_____________________________________________

________________________ Ally’s mom cooked a special

meal. Ally had to set the table before the meal. ________

_________________________________________________

She also had to clear the table after the meal. _________

________________________________________ Then, she

had to help her mom wash and dry the dishes. She had

to do many things, but she was happy. She likes to see

her grandparents.

Ally’s grandparents came to her house for dinneryesterday evening.

Shehad to put plates, knives, and forks on the table.

She had toput all the dirty dishes in the sink.

He doesn’t like Mondays because he has to go to mathclass.

On Mondays,Corey has to eat school lunches.

Corey is happy when the school day is finished.


36

Jasmine’s Homework

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Jasmine wants to go to the mallHas To: do her homework firstEnglish: has to write a storyWrites: about a princess Geography: has to draw a mapDraws: a map of AustraliaMusic: has to practice the pianoPlays: her favorite pop songsAt Last: finishes her homeworkNow: can go to the mall


Jasmine wants to go to the mall, but she has to do her homework first. She

has to write a story for her English class. She writes about a princess. Then, she

has to draw a map for her geography class. She draws a map of Australia. She also

has to practice the piano for her music class. She plays her favorite pop songs. At

last, she finishes her homework. Now, she can go to the mall.


a. Topic + Has To: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

B. English: ____________________________________________________

C. Writes: ____________________________________________________

D. Geography: ____________________________________________________

E. Draws: ____________________________________________________

F. Music: ____________________________________________________

G. Plays: ____________________________________________________

H. At Last: ____________________________________________________

I. Now: ____________________________________________________

Jasmine wants to go to the mall, but she has to do her homework first.She has to write a story for English class.She writes about a princess.She has to draw a map for her geography class.She draws a map of Australia.She has to practice the piano for her music class.She plays her favorite pop songs.At last, she finishes her homework.Now, she can go to the mall.

(Hint: but)

*Sample Answers

37

a. I has to comb my hair in the morning.

___________________________________________________________________b. They have to their homework before they can play computer games.

___________________________________________________________________c. Susan has eat dinner with her family.

___________________________________________________________________d. She have to take out the trash yesterday.

___________________________________________________________________

I have to comb my hair in the morning.

They have to do their homework before they can play computer games.

Susan has to eat dinner with her family.

She had to take out the trash yesterday.


a. They feed their dog.

___________________________________________________________________b. Yesterday, she studied for a big math test.

___________________________________________________________________c. I ate my vegetables before I left the table last night.

___________________________________________________________________d. He cleans his bedroom every day.

___________________________________________________________________E. We wear uniforms to school.

___________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences with have to. Use the correct form.

Have to shows that something must happen, or that something is necessary.

Writing Skill Focus

Children have to go to school. She has to clean her bedroom.I had to do my homework last night. He had to take that medicine.

They have to feed their dog.

Yesterday, she had to study for a big math test.

I had to eat my vegetables before I left the table last night.

He has to clean his bedroom every day.

We have to wear uniforms to school.

a. What did you have to do last weekend?

_________________________________

b. Why did you have to do that?

_________________________________

c. When did you do it?

_________________________________

d. What else did you have to do?

_________________________________

e. Why did you have to do that?

_________________________________

f. How often do you have to do this?

_________________________________

G. Do you enjoy doing this? Why?/Why not?

_________________________________

_________________________________

I had to mow the lawn.

The grass was very tall.

I did it on Saturday.

I also had to feed our dog.

I always have to feed our dog.

I have to do this two times a day.

I don’t enjoy mowing the lawn, but I enjoy feeding our dog. I love our dog!

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

38


Now write a paragraph about the things you had to do last weekend.

Topic: what I had to do last weekendHad to: mow the lawn

Why: grass was tallWhen: Saturday

Had to: feed our dogWhy: always have to How Often: 2 times a day

Enjoy/Don’t Enjoy: don’t enjoy mowing the lawn; enjoyfeeding our dogWhy: I love our dog

Last Weekend

Last weekend, I had to mow the lawn. The grass was very tall. I did it on

Saturday. I also had to feed our dog. I always have to feed our dog. I have to

do this two times a day. I don’t enjoy mowing the lawn, but I enjoy feeding our

dog. I love our dog!

*Sample Answers

a. What does he/she have to do tonight?_________________________________

b. Why does he/she have to do that?_________________________________

c. Which classes does he/she have to dohomework for? __________________________________________________________________

d. What are the homework assignments?__________________________________________________________________

e. Does he/she like homework?

Why/Why not?_________________________________

He has to wash the dishes.

It is his job.

He has to do homework for English class and math class.

He has to write a story and do tenmath problems.

No, he doesn’t like homework. It’s not fun!

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

39

What do you have to do tonight? Why do you have to do that? Which classes do you have to do homework for? What are the assignments?Do you like the things you have to do tonight? Why?/Why not?



Topic: what __________ has to do

Has To: wash the dishes

Why: it is his job

Homework: English and math

Assignments: write a

story and do 10 math problems

Like: doesn’t like it

Why: it’s not fun

Jesse


Jesse’s Night

Jesse has to do many things tonight. First, he has to wash the dishes.

It is his job. Then, he has to do his homework. He has to do homework for

English class and math class. He has to write a story and do ten math

problems. He doesn’t like to do homework. It’s not fun!

*Sample Answers

Learning about animals is exciting and interesting. Inschool, I learned about the terrifying great white shark. It is avery scary animal because it has nearly 3,000 pointy teeth! Itcan take enormous bites! I also learned about the beautifulspotted cheetah. I love cats, and the cheetah looks like areally big and cute cat! The cheetah is an amazing animal. Itcan run over 60 miles per hour! It is the fastest animal on land!

40

Orlando BloomTopic: ___________________________Learned About: great white sharkWhy Scary: ______________________________________Can: _________________________Learned About: _____________ I Love: ________________________Cheetah Looks Like: ________________________Cheetah Is: amazing

Can: _____________________________Fastest Animal: on land

interesting animals

has nearly 3,000 pointy teethtake enormous bites

cheetahcats

a really big and cute cat

run over 60 miles per hour



a. How do the teeth of the ______________________________great white shark look? ______________________________

B. Which animal is big and cute? ______________________________

C. How fast can the cheetah run? ______________________________

______________________________

The teeth of the great whiteshark/They are pointy.

The cheetah is big and cute.

The cheetah can run over 60

miles per hour.

Interesting Animals


He was the first man to walk on the moon!He and the other astronauts were excited and happy.

Armstrong opened the space ship door gently.

The First Man on the MoonNeil Armstrong is a famous astronaut. ___________

__________________________________ He and two other

brave astronauts flew their space ship carefully and

landed on the dusty moon. ________________________

_______________________ He climbed slowly down the

metal ladder and stepped onto the moon! He jumped

slowly around and looked at the distant Earth. _______

___________________________________________________

Many soldiers hid inside it.She loves the exciting story of the Trojan horse.

Suddenly, soldiers jumped out of the horse and attacked the people!

The Trojan HorseSusan loves stories. ___________________________

_______________ Hundreds of years ago, soldiers

attacked people in a city called Troy. They fought for ten

years! Then, the creative soldiers built a huge wooden

horse called the Trojan horse. _______________________

The people thought the scary soldiers went home. They

were very happy, and they had a big party. ____________

__________________________________________________

The clever soldiers finally won the fight.

He was thefirst man to walk on the moon!

Armstrong opened the space ship door gently.

He andthe other astronauts were excited and happy.

She loves the exciting story ofthe Trojan horse.

Many soldiers hid inside it.

Suddenly,

soldiers jumped out of the horse and attacked the people!

41


42

Tracy’s Favorite Person

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Tracy’s favorite personIs: her big brother, AlexAlex: has dark brown hair and browneyesIs: very patient and kindTeaches Tracy: a lot of interesting

thingsTracy: thinks he is funLoves: playing exciting computergames with himAlex: usually lets Tracy winIs: too nice


a. Topic + Is: ________________________________________________________

B. Alex: ________________________________________________________

C. Is: ________________________________________________________

D. Teaches: ________________________________________________________

E. Tracy: ________________________________________________________

F. Loves: ________________________________________________________

G. Alex: ________________________________________________________

H. Is: ________________________________________________________

Tracy’s favorite person is her big brother, Alex.Alex has dark brown hair and brown eyes.He is very patient and kind.Alex teaches Tracy a lot of interesting things.Tracy thinks he is fun.She loves playing exciting computer games with him.Alex usually lets Tracy win.He is too nice!


Tracy’s favorite person is her big brother, Alex. He has dark brown hair and

brown eyes. He is very patient and kind. He teaches Tracy a lot of interesting

things. Tracy thinks he is fun. She loves playing exciting computer games with him.

Alex usually lets Tracy win. He is too nice!

*Sample Answers

43

a. The students whispered in the back of the classroom. (quietly)

___________________________________________________________________b. My sister draws pictures. (beautifully)

___________________________________________________________________c. This pencil is sharp. (very)

___________________________________________________________________d. The teacher asked for the answer. (correct)

___________________________________________________________________E. The excited children smiled. (brightly)

___________________________________________________________________

The students whispered quietly in the back of the classroom.

My sister draws pictures beautifully.

This pencil is very sharp.

The teacher asked for the correct answer.

The excited children smiled brightly.

Put the descriptive words into the sentences.

Adding descriptive words like adjectives and adverbs can make stories moreinteresting.

Writing Skill Focus

Adjectives describe nouns.The small girl is riding an enormous bike.That dog looks clean and happy.

Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.He spoke loudly and clearly.My mother is very beautiful.

a. My dad is tall very and skinny.

___________________________________________________________________b. I cooked a dinner small for my parents.

___________________________________________________________________c. They walked home after slowly basketball practice.

___________________________________________________________________d. The dancers graceful moved beautifully.

___________________________________________________________________

My dad is very tall and skinny.

I cooked a small dinner for my parents.

They walked home slowly after basketball practice.

The graceful dancers moved beautifully.


44

a. What is your favorite story?

_________________________________

B. What is the story about?

_________________________________

C. What happens in the story? (4 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

D. How does it end?

_________________________________

E. Why do you like the story?

_________________________________

_________________________________

My favorite story is Rapunzel.

It is about a beautiful princess in a tall tower.

A handsome prince sees the princess. The prince wants to rescue the sad princess. The princess throws her hair out the window. The prince climbs up her long hair.

The prince rescues the princess.

I like the story because it has a very happy ending.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

44


Now write a paragraph about your favorite story.

Topic: my favorite storyStory: Rapunzel About: a princess What Happens:

● a prince sees the princess● he wants to rescue her● she throws her hair out the window

● he climbs up her hairEnd: he rescues herWhy Like It: has a very happy

ending

My Favorite Story

My favorite story is Rapunzel. It is about a beautiful princess in a tall

tower. One day, a handsome prince sees the princess. He wants to rescue the

sad princess. She throws her hair out the window, and the prince climbs up her

long hair. Then, he rescues her. I like this story because it has a very happy

ending!

*Sample Answers

a. What is his/her favorite animal?_________________________________

b. What does it look like?_________________________________

c. Where does it live?_________________________________

d. What does it do?_________________________________

e. What does it eat?_________________________________

F. Does he/she want it as a pet? Why?__________________________________________________________________

Jane’s favorite animal is an elephant.

It is an enormous gray animal.

It lives in very hot Africa.

It sleeps a lot and walks around slowly.

It eats big green plants.

She doesn't want it as a pet. It is toobig.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

45

What is your favorite animal? What does it look like? Where does it live?What does it do? What does it eat?

Do you want it as a pet? Why?/Why not?


Now write a paragraph about your classmate’s favorite animal.

Topic: _______’s favorite animal

Animal: elephant

Looks: enormous, gray

Lives: Africa

Does: sleeps and walks around

Eats: plants

Pet: doesn't want it as a pet

Why: too big

Jane


Jane’s Favorite Animal

Jane’s favorite animal is an elephant. It is an enormous gray animal. It

lives in very hot Africa. It sleeps a lot and walks around slowly. It eats big

green plants. She doesn’t want an elephant as a pet. Elephants are too big!

*Sample Answers

This weekend, my mom and I are going to go to the fair.I am going to ask my friend, Ben, to come, too. We will ridethe big blue rollercoaster. It goes very fast! It even goesupside down! I hope I don’t get sick. We will also go on thebumper cars. I am going to drive very fast! I want to bumpinto Ben many times. My mom says she will buy cottoncandy for us. I am very excited!

The Fair

46

Topic: going to the fairWhen: _______________________Who: _______________________Will Ride:_____________________Does What: _________________goes upside downHope: _____________________Will Also: _____________________Going To: __________________Want: ______________________Buy What: cotton candyWho: ________________________Feel: _________________________

this weekendmy mom, Ben, and me

the rollercoastergoes very fast

I don’t get sickgo on the bumper cars

drive very fastto bump into Ben (many times)

my momexcited



A. What goes upside down? ___________________________________

B. What will she do on the ___________________________________bumper cars? ___________________________________

C. What will her mom buy? ___________________________________

The rollercoaster goes upside down.

She will drive very fast and bump intoBen (many times).

Her mom will buy cotton candy.


47

He’s going to feed the ducks bread from his sandwich. He hopes it won’t rain!They are going to go to a park.

Chris and his friend will swim in the ocean. They are going to go to California.

Chris is going to take many pictures to show his family.

Trip to the OceanThis summer, Chris is going to go on a trip with

his friend’s family. ________________________________

They will ride a bus for sixteen hours. When they arrive,

they are going to go to the beach. __________________

_______________________________ They will also learn

to surf. __________________________________________

_________________________ He is thrilled. It will be the

first time he sees the Pacific Ocean!

They are going to go to California.

Chris and his friend will swim in the ocean.

Chris is going to take many pictures to show his family.

A PicnicThis weekend, Colin is going to go on a picnic with his

family. _________________________________ He’s going to

help his mother make sandwiches for the picnic. He can’t

wait! The park has a pond. He will sit and watch ducks

swim and play in the pond. ___________________________

________________________ He’s very excited for his picnic

this weekend. _______________________________________

They are going to go to a park.

He’s going to feed the ducksbread from his sandwich.

He hopes it won’t rain!


48

This Weekend

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: camping this weekendWho: Morgan and her dadMorgan Will: help put up the tentDad Will: build a big campfireThey Are Going To: toast marshmallowsby the fireMorgan Thinks: toasted marshmallowsare deliciousDad Is Going To: tell ghost stories atnightMorgan: likes ghost storiesThinks: this weekend will be fun


a. Topic + Who: _____________________________________________________

b. Morgan: _____________________________________________________

c. Dad: _____________________________________________________

d. They: _____________________________________________________

E. Morgan: _____________________________________________________

F. Dad: _____________________________________________________

G. Morgan: _____________________________________________________

H. Thinks: _____________________________________________________

This weekend, Morgan is going to go camping with her dad. Morgan will help put up the tent. Her dad will build a big campfire. They are going to toast marshmallows by the fire. Morgan thinks toasted marshmallows are delicious. Her dad is going to tell ghost stories at night. Morgan likes ghost stories. She thinks this weekend will be fun!


This weekend, Morgan is going to go camping with her dad. Morgan will help put

up the tent. Her dad will build a big campfire. They are going to toast marshmallows

by the fire. She thinks toasted marshmallows are delicious. Her dad is going to tell

ghost stories at night. Morgan likes ghost stories. She thinks this weekend will be fun!

*Sample Answers

a. He is going to eating dinner at six o’clock.

___________________________________________________________________b. We will make a cake yesterday.

___________________________________________________________________c. She thinks her team will winning the game.

___________________________________________________________________d. I is going to take a nap soon.

___________________________________________________________________

He is going to eat dinner at six o’clock.

We will make a cake tomorrow.

She thinks her team will win the game.

I am going to take a nap soon.


a. A: “Oh, my! It’s cold in here. B: “I _____________ shut the window.”

b. Grace _____________ go to Canada next month. She already has a plane ticket.

c. They _____________ have a geography test on Thursday.

d. A: “The soups for today are cream of mushroom and tomato.”

B: “I _____________ have tomato soup, please.”

E. I think people _____________ live on the moon one day.

F. A: “This plastic bag isn’t very strong.” B: “I think it _____________ break.”

willis going to

will

willwill

is going to

Complete the sentences with will or be going to.

Will and be going to are used for things that will happen in the future. Will isused for facts in the future, instant decisions, and predictions without evi-dence. Be going to is used for future plans and predictions with evidence.

Writing Skill Focus

She will turn 14 years old next Saturday. (facts in the future)

A: “I’m thirsty.” B: “I will get you some water.” (instant decision)

You will meet an alien one day. (prediction without evidence)

We are going to see a play next Friday. (future plans)

A: “Look at those clouds!” B: “Yes, I think it (prediction with evidence: clouds)

is going to rain.”

49

a. How do you think people will live in

200 years?

_________________________________

b. Where will they live?

_________________________________

c. What will their houses be like?

_________________________________

d. What will they eat?

_________________________________

e. Will they use cars? How will they go

from place to place?

_________________________________

f. Will life be better or worse than now?

Why?

_________________________________

_________________________________

They will live differently from now.

They will live on other planets.

Their houses will be spaceships.

They will eat candy.

They will fly in space cars.

Life will be better. It will be more interesting.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about people in 200 years.

Topic: people in 200 years

How Live: differentlyWhere: on other planetsHouses: spaceshipsFood: candy

Transportation: space carsLife Better/Worse: better

Why: more interesting

The Future

I think people will live differently in 200 years. The will live on other

planets. Their houses will be spaceships. They will eat candy all of the time.

They will fly in space cars. I think life will be better. It will be more

interesting.

*Sample Answers

50

a. How will his/her life be different? (3 things)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

b. Where will he/she live?_________________________________

c. What will his/her job be?_________________________________

d. Will he/she have children? How many?_________________________________

E. Will he/she be happy?_________________________________

She will be rich. She will be famous. She will speak three languages.

She will live in New Zealand.

She will be a television reporter.

She will have two children.

She will be very happy.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

51

How will your life be different in 50 years? Where will you live?What will your job be? Will you have children? How many?

Will you be happy?



Topic: ________’s life in 50 years

Life Different:

● be rich● be famous

● speak 3 languages

Live Where: New Zealand

Job: a television reporter

Children: 2

Happy: yes

Caroline


Caroline’s Future

Caroline’s life will be very different in fifty years. She will be rich and

famous. She will speak three languages. Caroline will live in New Zealand. She

will be a television reporter. She will have two children. She will be very happy

in fifty years!

*Sample Answers

Tonight, I will go out to eat with my family. We are goingto go to my favorite restaurant. I like the food and the musicthere, but sometimes the music is too loud. I think I’ll have acheeseburger and French fries, or maybe I’ll have pizza. IfI’m still hungry, I’ll have dessert, but I’m usually too full. Imight try an ice cream sundae or a slice of apple pie. I amgoing to enjoy dinner tonight!

Going Out to Eat


a. What is special about tonight? ____________________________

____________________________

B. What is sometimes wrong ____________________________

with the restaurant? ____________________________

C. Why doesn’t he usually have dessert? ____________________________

The family is going to go out to eat

(at the boy’s favorite restaurant).

Sometimes, the music (at the

restaurant) is too loud.

He is usually too full (to eat dessert).

Orlando BloomTopic: going out to eatWhen: _______________________Where: my favorite restaurantLike: _________________________Sometimes: __________________Might Eat: ________________________________________Or: pizzaMight Eat: dessertUsually: _______________________Might Try: ___________________Or: ________________________Going To: _____________________

tonight

food and music theremusic is too loud

a cheeseburger and French fries

too fullan ice cream sundaea slice of apple pie

enjoy dinner


52


Rosa’s cousin has a dog, and Rosa likes to play with it.She is going to get a pet.

Cats are soft and cute, but dogs are fun and friendly.

Choosing a PetRosa is very excited. _____________________________

Her best friend has a cat, and Rosa likes the cat very much.

She likes to hold it. __________________________________

_________________________________ She likes to run with

the dog. Rosa can’t decide. ____________________________

________________________________ Rosa is going to go to

the pet store tomorrow. She’s not sure, but she thinks she

will choose a dog or a cat.

She is going to get a pet.

Rosa’s cousin has a dog, and Rosalikes to play with it.

Cats are soft and cute, but

dogs are fun and friendly.

Baseball is his favorite sport, but football and soccer are fun, too.He doesn't know what to do! Steve loves sports.

The Athlete______________________________ He plays soccer,

baseball, and football. ____________________________

____________________________________________ At

the moment, he is on a football team and a soccer team.

Next week, his soccer team and his football team have

games at the same time. His soccer coach wants him to

play in the soccer game, and his football coach wants

him to play in the football game. ___________________

____________________

Steve loves sports. Baseball is his favorite sport,

but football and soccer are fun, too.

He doesn’t know what to do!

53


The School Trip

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: a school tripWho: Bryce’s history classWhen: next monthTrip Will Be: 3 days longGoing to Go: to an old castleStudents: are going to pretend theylive in the castle● even going to sleep in the castleBoys: going to sleep in oneroomGirls: going to sleep in a different room

● are very excited about the trip


a. Who + Topic + When: ______________________________________________

b. Trip: _____________________________________________________

c. Going: _____________________________________________________

d. Students: _____________________________________________________

E. Sleep: _____________________________________________________

F. Boys + Girls: _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

G. Students: _____________________________________________________

Bryce’s history class is going to go on a school trip next month.The trip will be three days long.His class is going to go to an old castle.They are going to pretend they live in the castle.They are even going to sleep in the castle!The boys are going to sleep in one room, and the girls are going to sleep in a different room.All the students are very excited about the trip!


(Hint: and)

Bryce’s history class is going to go on a school trip next month. The trip will

be three days long. His class is going to go to an old castle. They are going to

pretend they live in the castle. They are even going to sleep in the castle! The

boys are going to sleep in one room, and the girls are going to sleep in a different

room. All the students are very excited about the trip!

5454

*Sample Answers

a. A: “What sports do you like?” B: “I like volleyball, or I like karate.”

___________________________________________________________________b. A: “Are you from Spain?” B: “No, I am from America, or I live in Spain now.”

___________________________________________________________________c. A: “What happened to your shirt?” B: “I washed it, But it didn’t get clean.”

___________________________________________________________________d. A: “Do you want Chinese food but Italian food?” B: “I want Italian food.”

___________________________________________________________________

A: “What sports do you like?” B: “I like volleyball, and I like karate.”

A: “Are you from Spain?” B: “No, I am from America, but/and I live in Spain now.”

A: “What happened to your shirt?” B: “I washed it, but it didn’t get clean.”

A: “Do you want Chinese food or Italian food?” B: “I want Italian food.”

Find one mistake in each conversation. Circle the mistakes andrewrite the conversation.

a. Eric’s best subject is math. My best subject is science. (but)

___________________________________________________________________b. Is your dad short? Is your dad tall? (or)

___________________________________________________________________c. Kelly told an interesting story. Her friends listened carefully. (and)

___________________________________________________________________d. You can have a snack now. We can go to a restaurant in a few minutes. (or)

___________________________________________________________________E. Lions and giraffes live in Africa. Tigers and pandas live in Asia. (but)

___________________________________________________________________

Eric’s best subject is math, but my best subject is science.

Is your dad short or tall/is he tall?

Kelly told an interesting story, and her friends listened carefully.

You can have a snack now, or we can go to a restaurant in a few minutes.

Lions and giraffes live in Africa, but tigers and pandas live in Asia.

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use the words in parentheses.

Writing Skill Focus

And, but, and or can join words or phrases within a sentence.I love my mother and father. Kate went to bed but couldn’t sleep.He wants cake or ice cream.

And, but, and or can also join two complete sentences.They heard a loud noise, and a girl screamed. (They heard a loud noise. A girl screamed.)

She stepped on my foot, but it didn’t hurt. (She stepped on my foot. It didn’t hurt.)

We might eat at home, or we might eat at a restaurant. (We might eat at home. We

might eat at a restaurant.)

55

a. Pretend you can have one big gift. What do

you want?

_________________________________

b. What do you like about this thing? (2 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

c. What can you do with it? (2 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

d. Why do you want it?

_________________________________

e. Will your parents let you have it?

Why/Why not?

_________________________________

_________________________________

I want a horse.

They are beautiful.They are smart.

I can ride a horse. I can teach it tricks.

My friends don’t have horses.

My parents won’t let me have one. Horses are expensive.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about something you want.

Topic: something I want

What: a horse

Like:● beautiful● smart

Can:● ride it● teach it tricks

Why Want: my friends don’t have horsesParents: won’t let me have it

Why: expensive

A Horse

I want a horse. Horses are beautiful, and they are also smart. I can ride

a horse. I can also teach it tricks. I want a horse because my friends don’t

have horses. My parents won’t let me have one. Horses are expensive, and we

live in an apartment!

5656

*Sample Answers

a. What did he/she choose between? (2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

b. What did he/she choose?_________________________________

c. Why did he/she choose that?_________________________________

d. When was it?_________________________________

e. Was it a good choice? Why/Why not?__________________________________________________________________

He chose between guitar lessons and piano lessons.

He chose guitar lessons.

He likes guitar music.

It was one year ago.

Yes, he likes his guitar teacher, and he enjoys playing the guitar.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Think about a big choice that you made. What did you choose between?What did you choose? Why did you choose ___?

When was it? Was it a good choice?



Topic: ________’s past choice

Chose Between:

● guitar lessons

● piano lessons

Chose: guitar lessons

Why: likes guitar music

When: 1 year ago

Good Choice: yes

Why: likes teacher and the guitar

Paul


Paul’s Choice

Paul chose between guitar lessons and piano lessons. He chose guitar

lessons. He likes guitar music better than piano music. It was one year ago.

He thinks it was a good choice. He really likes his guitar teacher, and he

enjoys playing the guitar.

5757

*Sample Answers

Unit 5-Unit 8

loudly beautiful happily first patiently handsome

A Baseball GameCody and his dad ____________ go to a baseball

game this afternoon. Cody is getting ready. His mothertells him to put a bottle of water in his backpack,____________ he will be thirsty at the game. He needs totake his raincoat, too. There are a lot of clouds in thesky, ____________ it looks like it ____________ rain.Cody is ready to go, ____________ now his dad is looking for the tickets. Codyhopes he ____________ find them soon!

are going to

or

and is going tobut

will

A ConcertTina went to a concert with her grandmother last

Saturday. It was her ____________ visit to the new concerthall. She felt very excited. Many women at the concert wore____________ clothes. Tina and her grandmother foundtheir seats and waited ____________ for the concert tobegin. A ____________ man walked onto the stage andeveryone cheered ____________. Then, he sat down at the piano and began to play.Tina and her grandmother looked at each other ____________.

first

beautifulpatiently

handsomeloudly

happily

but are going to is going toor and will

Look at the pictures and complete the paragraphs.

58

a. When was the party?

___________________________________________________________________b. What did Lisa have to do?

___________________________________________________________________c. What did her brother have to do?

___________________________________________________________________d. Did Lisa and her brother have to make a cake?

___________________________________________________________________E. Who made a cake?

___________________________________________________________________F. How did her mom feel?

___________________________________________________________________

The party was last Saturday.

Lisa had to buy food and drinks for the party.

Her brother had to clean the house.

No, they didn’t.

Their dad made a cake.

Lisa’s mom was surprised and happy.

A Birthday Party

Lisa and her brother planned a birthday party for their mom. ________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________



Topic: a birthday party for Lisa’s momWhen: last SaturdayParty Planned By: Lisa and her brotherLisa Had To: buy food and drinks for theparty Lisa Didn’t Have To: clean the house ormake a cake● her brother cleaned the house ● her dad made a cakeLisa’s Mom: was surprised and happy

The

party was last Saturday. Lisa had to buy food and drinks for the party. Her

brother had to clean the house. They didn’t have to make a cake. Their dad

made it. Lisa’s mom was surprised and happy about the party.

59

*Sample Answers



a. Billy is go to have a busy weekend.

___________________________________________________________________b. This Saturday afternoon, he have to stay home and do his homework.

___________________________________________________________________c. Billy has a lot of homework, or he thinks he can finish it.

___________________________________________________________________d. Saturday evening, he is go to go to a restaurant with his family.

___________________________________________________________________E. He hopes it will to be sunny on Sunday.

___________________________________________________________________F. He wants to go to the beach, his sister wants to go to the zoo.

___________________________________________________________________G. Billy thinks the beach fun is and exciting.

___________________________________________________________________

Billy is going to have a busy weekend.

This Saturday afternoon, he has to stay home and do his homework.

Billy has a lot of homework, but he thinks he can finish it.

Saturday evening, he is going to go to a restaurant with his family.

He hopes it will be sunny on Sunday.

He wants to go to the beach, and/but his sister wants to go to the zoo.

Billy thinks the beach is fun and exciting.

a. What are you going to do this weekend? (2 things)

___________________________________________________________________b. Do you have to do homework? Which classes do you have homework for?

___________________________________________________________________c. What do you think the weather will be like this weekend?

___________________________________________________________________

I am going to watch TV at home and go to the library.

Yes, I have homework for math class and history class.

I think it will be rainy.

6060

*Sample Answers

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Ideas

scary enormous

brave met his hero

coach scored a basket

ran between his legs

professional basketball player



Topic: Henry played basketball with a giant

What Happened:

● the giant scored many baskets● Henry got an idea● Henry took the ball● he ran between the giant’s legs● the giant couldn’t catch Henry

End: Henry won


6161

Henry and a Giant

Henry Beat the Giant

One day, Henry played basketball with a giant. The giant was scary, but

Henry was very brave. The giant scored many baskets. Henry almost lost the

game, but then he got an idea. Henry took the ball and ran between the giant’s

legs. He was very quick. The giant couldn’t catch Henry. Henry won the game!

*Sample Answers

I have an amazing brother. His name is Jeremy. He isonly eight years old. He is younger and smaller than I am,but he runs very fast. He never walks. He always runs. I ameleven years old, but he can run as fast as I can! In April,our school had a sports day, and Jeremy was in a race. Therace began, and I cheered for Jeremy. He ran faster andfaster! He won the race! I was very proud of my little brother!

My Brother

Topic: my brotherBrother’s Name: _______________Age: _______________________Is: younger and smaller than I amRuns: _______________________Never: ______________________Always: _____________________Can: run as fast as I canApril Event: ___________________Jeremy Was: in a raceI Cheered For: _________________Jeremy Ran: __________________Won: ________________________I Felt: proud

Jeremy8 years old

very fastwalks

runs

sports day

Jeremyfaster and fasterthe race

Jeremy is younger than his sister.

Jeremy can run very fast.

The sports day was in April.

62

a. Who is younger, Jeremy

or his sister? ___________________________________

b. What can Jeremy do? ___________________________________

c. When was the sports day? ___________________________________




She played her guitar louder and louder. Ethan thought she was the best, too.Her band is as good as bands on the radio!

The Guitar PlayerEthan has a talented sister. Her name is Judy. She is

fourteen years old. She is a high school student. In her free

time, she plays the guitar. She plays in a band. __________

_________________________________________ In June,

Judy’s band had a concert. The band played Judy’s favorite

song. ________________________________________ Many

people heard the music. Everybody said she was the best

musician in the band! ________________________________

Her band is as good as bands on the radio!

She played her guitar louder and louder.

Ethan thought she was the best, too.

Sarah says Monica’s pizza is as good as her pizza!She made the pizza thicker and thicker! She often makes pizza.

The CooksSarah is Monica’s cousin. She is a few months older

than Monica. On Sundays, Sarah usually cooks dinner

for her family. _______________________________ No

one’s pizza is as delicious as Sarah’s pizza. Last month,

Sarah taught Monica how to make pizza. She put a lot

of delicious things on the pizza. ____________________

______________________________ Monica had a piece

of the pizza. It was great! Now, Monica sometimes

makes pizza. _____________________________________

________________________

She often makes pizza.

She made the pizzathicker and thicker!

Sarah says Monica’s pizza is as goodas her pizza!

63


The Soccer Fans

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Jack and his grandfatherGrandfather: is funEnjoys: watching soccer gamesFavorite Team: Real MadridAlways: watches them on TVJack: doesn’t like soccerLast Summer: went to a Real

Madrid game withhis grandfatherJack: was surprised

● enjoyed the game● cheered as loudly as hisgrandfather


a. Grandfather: ________________________________________________

b. Enjoys: ________________________________________________

c. Favorite Team: ________________________________________________

d. Always: ________________________________________________

E. Jack + Last Summer: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

F. Jack: ________________________________________________

G. Enjoyed: ________________________________________________

H. Cheered: ________________________________________________

Jack’s grandfather is fun.He enjoys watching soccer games.His favorite team is Real Madrid.He always watches them on TV.Jack doesn’t like soccer, but last summer he went to a Real Madrid game with his grandfather.He was surprised.He enjoyed the game.He cheered as loudly as his grandfather.


(Hint: but)

Jack’s grandfather is fun. He enjoys watching soccer games. His favorite

team is Real Madrid. He always watches them on TV. Jack doesn’t like soccer,

but last summer he went to a Real Madrid game with his grandfather. Jack was

surprised. He enjoyed the game. He cheered as loudly as his grandfather did!

6464

*Sample Answers

a. My sister is 14 years old. My cousin is also 14 years old. (as ... as)

___________________________________________________________________b. Ted is tall. Mark is taller. (not as ... as)

___________________________________________________________________c. The boy practiced hard. The boy practiced harder. (-er and -er)

___________________________________________________________________d. My dad is funny. My uncle is equally funny. (as ... as)

___________________________________________________________________E. The baby is getting big. The baby is getting bigger. (-er and -er)

___________________________________________________________________

My sister is as old as my cousin.

Ted is not as tall as Mark.

The boy practiced harder and harder.

My uncle is as funny as my dad.

The baby is getting bigger and bigger.

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use the words in parentheses.

Writing Skill Focus

Making comparisons with as ... as shows that two things are equal.John is as fast as Mary. (Mary is fast. John is equally fast.)

The negative form, not as ... as, shows that two things are not equal.John is not as fast as Sue. (John is fast. Sue is faster.)

Repeating a comparative shows that something is changing in intensity or size.The girl ran faster and faster. (The girl ran fast. Then, she ran faster.)

a. My brother is as tall my cousin.

___________________________________________________________________b. Jason was not as louder as Sandy.

___________________________________________________________________c. The bird flew high and higher.

___________________________________________________________________d. My cat is so beautiful as my friend’s cat.

___________________________________________________________________

My brother is as tall as my cousin.

Jason was not as loud as Sandy.

The bird flew higher and higher.

My cat is as beautiful as my friend’s cat.


6565

a. Who is the oldest person in your family?

_________________________________

_________________________________

b. How old is he/she?

_________________________________

c. Where does he/she live?

_________________________________

D. Do you see him/her often?

_________________________________

E. What does he/she enjoy? (2 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

F. How is he/she the same as you?

_________________________________

G. How is he/she different from you?

_________________________________

My grandmother is the oldest person in my family.

She is sixty-eight years old.

She lives in New York.

Yes, I do.

She enjoys reading and listening to music.

She laughs as much as I do.

She doesn’t tell as many jokes as I do.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about the oldest person in your family.

Topic: oldest person in my family

Who: my grandmotherAge: 68 years oldLives: New York

See Often: yes

Enjoys:● reading● listening to music

Same As Me: laughs as oftenDifferent From Me: doesn’ttell as many jokes

My Grandmother

My grandmother is the oldest person in my family. She is sixty-eight

years old. She lives in New York. I see her often. She enjoys reading and

listening to music. She laughs as much as I do, but she doesn’t tell as many

jokes as I do.

6666

*Sample Answers

a. Who is an interesting person in yourclassmate’s family?_________________________________

b. Why is this family member interesting?_________________________________

c. What can this family member do?_________________________________

D. How is this family member differentfrom your classmate?__________________________________________________________________

E. What did this family member teachyour classmate?_________________________________

Michelle’s uncle is an interesting person.

He travels to many countries.

He can speak Russian and French.

He doesn’t like English as much as Michelle does.

He taught her some French words.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Who is an interesting person in your family? Why is he/she interesting?What can he/she do? How is he/she different from you?

What did he/she teach you?


Now write a paragraph about this person.

Topic: interesting person in

_____________’s family

Person: uncle (Jacob)

Why: travels to many countries

Can: speak Russian and French

Different: doesn’t like English

as much as Michelle

Taught: some French words

Michelle


Michelle’s Uncle

Michelle’s uncle, Jacob, is an interesting person in her family. He travels

to many countries around the world. He can speak Russian and French. He does

not like English as much as Michelle does. Michelle’s uncle taught her some

French words last year. It was fun.

6767

*Sample Answers

I think that the art museum is a great place. In myopinion, there are many beautiful paintings. I think that thereare many nice sculptures, too. In my opinion, another goodplace to go is the flower garden. There are thousands ofcolorful flowers. There are plants from all over the world. Inmy opinion, the art museum and the flower garden are similar. They both have many amazing things to look at.

Great Places

Orlando BloomTopic: ________________________Great Place: art museumOpinion: _____________________Think: many nice sculpturesAnother Good Place: ____________What: thousands of flowers

From: ___________________Opinion: art museum and flower garden are similar

Why: _______________________

great places

many beautiful paintings

flower garden

all over the world

many amazing things to look at


a. What are two great places? ______________________________

______________________________

b. What is inside the art museum? ______________________________

______________________________

c. How are the two places similar? ______________________________

Two great places are the art

museum and the flower garden.

There are many paintings and

sculptures inside the art museum.

They both have many amazing things to look at.68



She thinks that they are peaceful. She hikes up the mountains often.Ann loves the tall mountains near her house.

Tall Mountains________________________________________________

She likes them for many reasons. ___________________

___________________ She also thinks that the views

from the tops of them is amazing. In her opinion, the

mountain tops are special. _________________________

_________________ She thinks that the air is fresher and

cleaner there.

Ann loves the tall mountains near her house.She thinks that they

are peaceful.

She hikes up the mountainsoften.

Debbie thinks that having a lot of homework is good. It doesn’t help him learn. She also thinks that doing homework is fun.

Debbie and KevinDebbie and Kevin have different opinions. ______

________________________________________________

It helps her learn. ________________________________

________________ She likes to study. Her friend, Kevin,

thinks that getting a lot of homework is bad. _________

________________________ If he tries to learn too many

things, he can’t remember everything. Kevin also thinks

that doing homework is fun, but only a little homework!

Debbiethinks that having a lot of homework is good.

She also thinks that doing homeworkis fun.

It doesn’thelp him learn.

69


Paige’s Opinion

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: she loves readingName: PaigeOpinion: reading is better thanwatching TV

● TV shows are only 30 minutes or 1 hour● books last much longerAlso Thinks: books are moreinteresting● can imagine a story in a book● doesn’t have to imagineanything on TVOpinion: many TV shows areboring


a. Topic + Name: _______________________________________________

b. Opinion: _______________________________________________

c. TV Shows + Books: _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

d. Also Thinks: _______________________________________________

E. Can + Doesn’t: _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

F. Opinion: _______________________________________________

Paige loves reading.

In her opinion, reading is better than watching TV.TV shows are only thirty minutes or an hour, butbooks last much longer.She also thinks that books are more interesting.She can imagine a story in a book, but she doesn’thave to imagine anything on TV.In her opinion, many TV shows are boring.


(Hint: but)

(Hint: but)

Paige loves reading. In her opinion, reading is better than watching TV.

Television shows are only thirty minutes or an hour, but books last much longer.

She also thinks that books are more interesting. She can imagine a story in a book,

but she doesn’t have to imagine anything on TV. In her opinion, many TV shows are

boring.7070

*Sample Answers

a. spiders / scary (opinion) ____________________________________(think) ____________________________________

B. ice cream / delicious (opinion) ____________________________________(think) ____________________________________

C. Mom / funnier than Dad (opinion) ____________________________________(think) ____________________________________

D. English / fun (opinion) ____________________________________(think) ____________________________________

In my opinion, spiders are not scary. I think that spiders are not scary. In my opinion, ice cream is delicious.I think that ice cream is delicious.In my opinion, Mom is funnier than Dad.I think that Mom is funnier than Dad. In my opinion, English is fun.I think that English is fun.

Write opinion sentences with the words. Use your own opinion.

Opinions describe personal thoughts. The thoughts do not have to be facts.

Writing Skill Focus

I think (that) cats are better than dogs. She thinks (that) this song is good.We thought (that) the movie was interesting.In my opinion, chopsticks are better than forks. In his opinion, snakes are perfect pets.In her opinion, apples are delicious.

A comma (,) is used after in ... opinion.

a. Her opinion, coffee tastes awful.

___________________________________________________________________b. He think that the beach is better than the mountains.

___________________________________________________________________c. In my opinion chocolate tastes disgusting.

___________________________________________________________________d. Yesterday, they think that the restaurant was nice.

___________________________________________________________________

In her opinion, coffee tastes awful.

He thinks that the beach is better than the mountains.

In my opinion, chocolate tastes disgusting.

Yesterday, they thought that the restaurant was nice.


Example : computer games / boring (opinion) In my opinion, computer games are (not) boring.

(think) I think that computer games are (not) boring.

7171*Sample Answers

a. In your opinion, what is the best subject

to study?

_________________________________

_________________________________

b. How often do you study this subject?

_________________________________

c. Where do you study it?

_________________________________

d. Does anyone help you study it? Who?

_________________________________

e. Why is it the best subject to study?

_________________________________

_________________________________

f. Why do you think you need it? (2 reasons)

_________________________________

_________________________________

In my opinion, the best subject to study is English.

I study English almost every day.

I study it at school and at home.

My mom helps me study English.

It is important for my future.

I will need English for college. I will need English for work.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about the best subject to study.

Topic: the best subject to study

What: English

How Often: almost every dayWhere: at school and at homeWho Helps: my momWhy Best: important for

my futureWhy Need:

● for college

● for work

The Best Subject to Study

In my opinion, English is the best subject to study. I study English

almost every day. I study it at school and at home. My mom helps me study.

English is important for my future. I think that I will need English for college.

I also think that I will need English for work.

7272

*Sample Answers

a. In his/her opinion, where is the bestplace to go on vacation?_________________________________

b. What country is it in?_________________________________

c. Why does he/she like it? (2 reasons)

__________________________________________________________________

d. What does he/she think is fun to do there?_________________________________

e. When did he/she go there?_________________________________

Jeju Island is the best place to go on vacation.

It is in Korea.

She loves the summer weather. She also thinks that the sky is beautiful.

She thinks that climbing Mount Halla is fun.

She went there two years ago.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

In your opinion, where is the best place to go on vacation? What country is it in? Why do you like this place?

What do you think is fun to do there? When did you go there?



Topic: the best place to go on

vacation

Where: Jeju Island

Country: Korea

Why:

● loves the summer weather

● the sky is beautiful

Fun: climbing Mount Halla

When: went there two years ago


Jeju Island

In Nancy’s opinion, Jeju Island is the best place to go on vacation. It is

in Korea. She loves the warm summer weather. Nancy also thinks that the blue

skies are beautiful. She thinks that climbing Mount Halla is fun. She went to

Jeju Island two years ago.

7373

*Sample Answers

My sister and I like to do puzzles. We think they’re easy.However, some people think puzzles are difficult. We have asystem for putting puzzles together. First, we put all the edgepieces together. After that, we put all the pieces of one colortogether. Next, we put all the pieces of one picture together.For example, we put all the pieces of an animal or a persontogether. Then, we can see which pieces are missing. Afterthat, it’s easy to finish the puzzle.

Puzzles Are Easy


Topic: __________________________We Like: ________________________We Think: they’re easySome People Think: _______________First Step: put all the edge pieces togetherAfter That: ______________________________________________Next: __________________________________________________________Example: put an animal or a persontogetherThen: ____________________________After That: ________________________


a. Who does puzzles with the boy? ________________________________

b. How do some people disagree ________________________________

with them? ________________________________

c. What do they do first? ________________________________

74

puzzles are easyto do puzzles

they’re difficult

put all the pieces of one color togetherput all the pieces of one picture together

can see which pieces are missingeasy to finish

His sister does puzzles with him.

Some people think it’s difficult to do

puzzles.

They put all the edge pieces together.


However, sometimes he doesn’t share his story with his friends.He reads his first draft and makes changes.

For example, he thinks about an elephant that is a genius.

Writing StoriesOwen likes to write stories. First, he thinks of an

interesting idea. ____________________________________

___________________ Then, he thinks about the story.

He writes down some of his ideas and organizes them

into an outline. Next, he writes his first draft of the story.

__________________________________________________

Then, he shares the story with his friends. ______________

____________________________________________________

Sometimes he only shares the story with his parents.

However, it’s easy to make!For example, you can pour chocolate syrup over everything.After that, you put the strawberries on the whipped cream.

Strawberry ShortcakeStrawberry shortcake looks fancy. ____________

__________________________ All you do is cut up some

strawberries and add some sugar to them. Then, you put

some whipped cream on a biscuit. __________________

_________________________________________________

Finally, you put more whipped cream and another

biscuit on top. You can also do something extra to make

it special. ________________________________________

________________________75

However, it’s easy to make!

After that, you put the strawberries on the whipped cream.

For example, you can pour chocolate syrup over everything.

For example, he thinks about an elephant that is a genius.

He reads his first draft and makes changes.However,

sometimes he doesn’t share his story with his friends.


She Skied!

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Jill skied for the first timeWhen: todayDidn’t Know: how to skiHowever: learned very quicklyTook: a lesson

Learned: many thingsExample: learned to stop andturn properlyPracticed: all dayFelt: happy and proud


a. Topic + When: _____________________________________________________

b. Didn’t Know: _____________________________________________________

c. However: _____________________________________________________

d. Took: _____________________________________________________

E. Learned: _____________________________________________________

F. Example: _____________________________________________________

G. Practiced: _____________________________________________________

H. Felt: _____________________________________________________


7676

Jill skied for the first time today. She didn’t know how to ski. However, she

learned very quickly. She took a lesson. She learned many things. For example, she

learned to stop and turn properly. She practiced all day. At the end of the day, she

felt happy and proud!

Jill skied for the first time today.She didn't know how to ski.However, she learned very quickly.She took a lesson.She learned many things.For example, she learned to stop and turn properly.She practiced all day.She felt happy and proud.

*Sample Answers

a. There are many shops nearby. There is a bookstore, a flower shop, and a bakery.

___________________________________________________________________b. John loves soccer. His sister loves tennis.

___________________________________________________________________c. I am not tall. I am a good basketball player.

___________________________________________________________________d. The zoo has many interesting animals. There are pandas, giraffes, and tigers.

___________________________________________________________________E. It was sunny in the morning. It was rainy in the afternoon.

___________________________________________________________________

Put however or for example into one of the sentences.

However and for example are transition words. However shows contrasting(different) ideas. For example gives details.

Writing Skill Focus

Some people thought making pizza was difficult. However, I thought it was easy.That dog is very small. However, it is very noisy.

You can do exciting things at the beach. For example, you can go swimming,surfing, or waterskiing.My cousin is very kind. For example, he always helps me with my homework.

A comma (,) is used after however and for example.

a. It’s very late. For example, I am not tired.

___________________________________________________________________b. My brother lived in many places. However, he lived in Paris, Tokyo, and New York.

___________________________________________________________________c. We usually have cold weather this month. However today is nice and warm.

___________________________________________________________________d. You can try many kinds of Italian food. As example, you can try spaghetti or pizza.

___________________________________________________________________

Find one mistake in each example. Circle the mistakes and rewritethe sentences.

7777

There are many shops nearby. For example, there is a bookstore, a flower shop, and a bakery.

John loves soccer. However, his sister loves tennis.

I am not tall. However, I am a good basketball player.

The zoo has many interesting animals. For example, there are pandas, giraffes, and tigers.

It was sunny in the morning. However, it was rainy in the afternoon.

It’s very late. However, I am not tired.

My brother lived in many places. For example, he lived in Paris, Tokyo, and New York.

We usually have cold weather this month. However, today is nice and warm.

You can try many kinds of Italian food. For example, you can try spaghetti or pizza.

a. What is your hobby?

_________________________________

b. What do you think about this hobby?

Fun? Exciting? Interesting?

_________________________________

c. How do some people disagree with you?

_________________________________

d. How do you do this activity? (2 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

e. Did you learn anything from this hobby?

If yes, give an example.

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about your hobby.

Topic: my hobby

What:

I think:

However:

How:

●

Learn:

Example:

7878

taking photographsit is easy

it is difficultfind something to photograph

choose the right settingsyes

to look at things carefully

My hobby is taking photographs.

I think my hobby is easy.

Some people think it is difficult.

I find something I want to photograph. I choose the right settings and takethe picture.

I learned many things from this hobby.For example, I learned to look at things carefully.

Photographs

My hobby is taking photographs. I think my hobby is easy. However,

some people think it is difficult. First, I find something I want to photograph.

Then, I choose the right settings on my camera and take the picture. I learned

many things from this hobby. For example, I learned to look at things carefully.

*Sample Answers

a. What did he/she learn to do recently?_________________________________

b. What does he/she think about this?_________________________________

c. How do some people disagree withhim/her? _________________________________

d. Where did he/she learn to do this?_________________________________

E. How does he/she do this activity? (2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

f. How long did it take to learn? _________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

What did you learn to do recently? What do you think about this?How do some people disagree with you? Where did you learn to do it?

How long did it take to learn? How do you do this activity?



Topic: something ____________

learned to do recently

What:

Thinks:

However:

Where:

How:

••

How Long:


79

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

79

to swim

it is the best exercise

jogging is better

at a pool near his house

pull with his arms

kick with his legs

2 months

Recently, Jim learned to swim.

He thinks it is the best exercise.

However, some people think jogging is better.

He learned to swim at a pool near his house.

He pulls himself through the water with his arms. He also kicks his legs very quickly.

It took two months to learn.

Learning to Swim!

Recently, Jim learned to swim. He thinks it is the best exercise.

However, some people think jogging is better. He learned to swim at a pool

near his house. He pulls himself through the water with his arms. He also kicks

his legs very quickly. It took two months to learn.

Jim

*Sample Answers

My hero is Lance Armstrong. He is my hero because hewon the Tour de France. The Tour de France is a difficultbicycle race. I think he is amazing because he won the raceseven times in a row! Lance is also my hero because hewon after he beat cancer. He almost died, but he workedvery hard to get better. I admire him because he is a strongperson. I want to be a strong person like Lance Armstrong.

My Hero


a. What did Lance win? ___________________________________

b. How did he almost die? ___________________________________

C. How does the student ___________________________________

want to be like Lance? ___________________________________

Topic: _________________________Who: _________________________Why: _________________________Type of Race: bicycle raceThink He Is: _____________________Why: won seven times in a rowWon After: ______________________Almost: ________________________Worked Hard: ___________________Why Admire: ____________________Want to Be: strong like Lance


80

my heroLance Armstrongwon the Tour de France

amazing

he beat cancerdied

to get better(is a) strong person

He won the Tour de France.

He had cancer.

The student wants to be strong like

Lance.


He was a true hero! They were mean to him, and they threatened him.He is her hero because he wanted all people to be treated the same.

Eva’s HeroEva’s hero is Martin Luther King, Junior. _____________

____________________________________________________

He didn’t want people to be treated differently because of

the color of their skin. It wasn’t fair. A lot of white people in

America were angry with him because of this. ____________

_________________________________________ Eva thinks

he was very brave because he never stopped fighting. ______

____________________________________________________

It only flew for fifteen seconds, but it did fly! Ryan’s heroes are the Wright brothers.

The Wright brothers studied birds because they wanted to fly.

Ryan’s Heroes_____________________________________________

They are his heroes because they were the first people to

fly! ______________________________________________

________________ Many people laughed at the Wright

brothers because they thought people couldn’t fly!

However, in 1903 they flew a plane! _________________

____________________________________ Ryan loves the

Wright brothers because he wants to be a pilot.

81

Ryan’s heroes are the Wright brothers.

The Wright brothers studied birds because theywanted to fly.

It only flew for fifteen seconds, but it did fly!

He is her herobecause he wanted all people to be treated the same.

They weremean to him, and they threatened him.

Hewas a true hero!


Tyler’s Hero

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Tyler’s heroWho: his dadDad’s Job: firefighterDad Is: very brave every dayWhy Brave: he rescues people from firesOne Time: he saved a boy from a verydangerous fireBoy: couldn’t see Why: there was a lot of smoke Tyler’s Dad: ran through the smoke andfire to save the boyTyler Is: very proud of his father


a. Topic + Who: _____________________________________________________

b. Dad’s Job: _____________________________________________________

c. Dad Is: _____________________________________________________

d. Why Brave: _____________________________________________________

E. One Time: _____________________________________________________

F. Boy + Why: _____________________________________________________

G. Tyler’s Dad: _____________________________________________________

H. Tyler Is: _____________________________________________________


8282

Tyler’s hero is his dad. His dad is a firefighter. His dad is very brave every

day. Tyler thinks his dad is brave because he rescues people from fires. One time,

Tyler’s dad saved a boy from a very dangerous fire. The boy couldn’t see because

there was a lot of smoke. Tyler’s dad ran through the smoke and fire to save the

boy. Tyler is very proud of his father.

Tyler’s hero is his dad. His dad is a firefighter. His dad is very brave every day.Tyler thinks his dad is brave because he rescues people from fires.One time, he saved a boy from a very dangerous fire.The boy couldn’t see because there was a lot of smoke.Tyler’s dad ran through the smoke and fire to save the boy.Tyler is very proud of his father.

*Sample Answers

a. He went to bed because he tired.

___________________________________________________________________b. The dog ran quickly the boy threw a stick.

___________________________________________________________________c. He drank water, because he was thirsty.

___________________________________________________________________d. The woman laughed the joke was funny.

___________________________________________________________________


a. The boys love candy. It tastes sweet.

___________________________________________________________________b. She was hungry. She ate an apple.

___________________________________________________________________c. The weather was bad. The game was canceled.

___________________________________________________________________d. Jenny went to the doctor. She was sick.

___________________________________________________________________E. The girl screamed. She was scared.

___________________________________________________________________

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use because. Be carefulof the sentence order!

Because gives a reason for something.

Writing Skill Focus

He ate his dinner because he was hungry. (Why did he eat dinner? ➛ He was hungry.)

I exercise because I want to be healthy. (Why do you exercise? ➛ I want to be healthy.)

She wears pink because it is her favorite color. (Why does she wear pink? ➛ It is her favorite color.)

8383

He went to bed because he was tired.

The dog ran quickly because the boy threw a stick.

He drank water because he was thirsty.

The woman laughed because the joke was funny.

The boys love candy because it tastes sweet.

She ate an apple because she was hungry.

The game was canceled because the weather was bad.

Jenny went to the doctor because she was sick.

The girl screamed because she was scared.

A. Who is your hero? (Choose a family member or someone that you see often.)

_________________________________

b. How do you know him/her?

_________________________________

c. Why is he/she your hero? (2 reasons)

_________________________________

_________________________________

d. What does he/she do that is special?

_________________________________

_________________________________

e. Why does he/she do this?

_________________________________

_________________________________

f. Do you want to be like him/her?

Why/Why not?

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about your hero.

Topic: my hero (that I see often)

Hero:

How Know:Why Hero:

●

What:

Why:

Be Like Him/Her:

Why:

8484

Mrs. Webb

my math teachermakes math fun

takes care of children whodon’t have parentsteaches and takes careof children all the timebecause she loves children and thinks they are special

yes

want to help people, too

My hero is Mrs. Webb.

She is my math teacher.

She makes math fun. She takes care of children who don’t have parents.

She teaches my friends and me. Then, she goes home and takes care of more children.

She does this because she loveschildren and thinks they are special.

I want to be like her because I want to help people, too.

*Sample Answers

My Hero

My hero is Mrs. Webb. She is my math teacher. She is my hero because

she makes math fun. She is also my hero because she takes care of children who

don't have parents. All day, she teaches my friends and me. Then she goes home and

takes care of more children. Mrs. Webb does this because she loves children and thinks

they are special. I want to be like Mrs. Webb because I want to help people, too.

a. Who is your classmate’s hero? (A famous

person)_________________________________

b. How is this person famous?_________________________________

c. What does/did this famous person do? __________________________________________________________________

d. Why is he/she your classmate’s hero?_________________________________

e. Does your classmate want to be like this

person? Why/Why not?__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Who is your hero? (Choose a famous person.) How is this person famous? A singer? An actor? What does/did he she do?

Why is he/she your hero? Do you want to be like him/her? Why?


Now write a paragraph about your classmate’s hero.

Topic: ________’s famous hero

Hero:

How Famous:

What:

Why Hero:

Be Like Him/Her:

Why:


8585

Kelly Clarkson

famous singer

is an excellent singer

yes

wants to be a famous

singer, too

won the very first American

Idol (an American TV contest)

Julie Julie’s hero is Kelly Clarkson.

Kelly Clarkson is a famous singer.

She won the very first American Idol.

She is an excellent singer.

Julie wants to be like Kelly because shewants to be a famous singer, too.

Julie's Hero

Julie’s hero is Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Clarkson is a famous singer. She is

famous because she won the very first American Idol. Kelly is Julie’s hero

because she is an excellent singer. Julie wants to be like Kelly because she

wants to work very hard and become a famous singer, too.

*Sample Answers

Unit 9-Unit 12

brother bravest however think next because

My FamilyI love my family __________ they are a lot of fun.

I play with my brothers often. In my __________,they are more exciting than my friends! We alwaysplay sports together. For __________, every Saturdaywe play soccer. I always win! My dad always makesme laugh because his jokes are very __________. Mymom is not as funny __________ my dad. __________, she takes me to funplaces like the mall.

My Amazing Dog My dog, Rex, is my hero __________ he saved my

little brother’s life! One night, there was a fire in ourhouse. My little __________ was asleep upstairs. Mydad ran to get my brother. __________, he couldn’t getupstairs. Rex ran upstairs through the fire.__________, he woke my brother up. Then, theyjumped out of the bedroom window. They were safe. I __________ that Rex is the__________ dog in the world!

example because opinion however funny as


86

becauseopinion

example

funnyas However

because

brotherHowever

Nextthink

bravest

a. Where did Justin stay?

___________________________________________________________________b. How big was the bathroom in his hotel?

___________________________________________________________________c. What did he think of Paris? Why?

___________________________________________________________________d. Where did he go first?

___________________________________________________________________E. Where did he go next?

___________________________________________________________________F. What is the Louvre?

___________________________________________________________________

Justin’s Vacation

Justin went to Paris during summer vacation. _____________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Topic: Justin’s vacation to ParisStayed: in a fancy hotelHotel Bathroom: was as big as his bedroom at home Thought: Paris was wonderfulWhy: many beautiful things to seeFirst: went to the Eiffel Tower Next: went to the Louvre Is: an art museumLoved: Paris


87

He stayed in a fancy hotel.

The bathroom was as big as his bedroom at home!

He thought that Paris was wonderful because there were many beautiful things to see.

First, he went to the Eiffel Tower.

Next, he went to the Louvre.

It is an art museum.

He stayed in a fancy

hotel. The bathroom was as big as his bedroom at home! He thought that Paris

was wonderful because there were many beautiful things to see. First, he went

to the Eiffel Tower. Next, he went to the Louvre. It is an art museum. He

loved Paris!



a. Diane think that her friend, Tom, is very handsome.

___________________________________________________________________b. In her opinion he is as handsome as Brad Pitt.

___________________________________________________________________c. Diane only sees Tom in summer he lives in the United States.

___________________________________________________________________d. She goes to the United States every summer her aunt lives in Seattle.

___________________________________________________________________E. She knows Tom he lives next door to her aunt.

___________________________________________________________________F. Diane thinks that the city she lives in is not as beautiful Seattle.

___________________________________________________________________G. She think that Seattle is the best city in the world!

___________________________________________________________________

a. Do you have any friends from other countries? Which countries?

___________________________________________________________________b. What do you think is the best city in the world?

___________________________________________________________________c. Where did you go on vacation last? How was it?

___________________________________________________________________

8888

Diane thinks that her friend, Tom, is very handsome.

In her opinion, he is as handsome as Brad Pitt.

Diane only sees Tom in summer because he lives in the United States.

She goes to the United States every summer because her aunt lives in Seattle.

She knows Tom because he lives next door to her aunt.

Diane thinks that the city she lives in is not as beautiful as Seattle.

She thinks that Seattle is the best city in the world!

Yes, I do. I have two friends from Canada and one friend from England.

I think New York is the best city in the world.

I went to my grandparents house in the country. It was fun.

*Sample Answers

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Ideas

cold made funny faces

colorful family

mountain went sledding

won a race crashed into a tree

took a picture made a snowman



Topic:

What Happened:

●

●

●

●

●

End:


A Winter Day

8989

Topic: A Winter Day

What Happened:

● they put on lots of warm clothes● they climbed to the top of a hill● they raced down the hill on their sleds● the mom won● the little boy fell off his sled and crashed into a tree

End: he looked like a snowman

A Winter Day

One winter day, a family went sledding. First, they put on lots of warm

clothes because it was cold outside. Then, they climbed to the top of a hill. Next,

they raced down the hill on their sleds. The mom won! The little boy fell off his sled

and crashed into a tree. He was covered in snow and looked as silly as a snowman.

*Sample Answers

I will always remember the day I found some money. Ifound it on a street near my house. It was two years ago. Iwas on my bike. When I stopped at a traffic light, I saw ablue bag on the ground. I picked it up. When I looked inside,I saw a lot of money. Then, I rode my bike to the police station. I gave it to a police officer. She thanked me and toldme that she would find the owner.

Found

Topic: ________________________Always Remember: _____________Where:________________________When: ________________________I Was: on my bikeWhat Happened: ________________saw a bag on the ground______________________________________________________saw a lot of money

______________________________________________________thanked me___________________________



a. What did he see when he stopped at the traffic light? __________________________________

b. When did he see the money? __________________________________

c. What did he do with the money? __________________________________

__________________________________90

when I found moneythe day I found iton a street near my housetwo years ago

stopped at a traffic lightpicked it uplooked inside

rode my bike to the police stationgave it to a police officer

told me she would find the owner

He saw a blue bag on the ground.

He saw the money when he looked inside the bag.

He gave the money to the police officer at

the police station.


When more people arrived, the bear heard the noise.Grace will always remember the day she saw a bear.

It was big and brown.

When Grace Saw a Bear______________________________________________

It was last summer. She was hiking with her family. When

they stopped beside a river, they saw a bear. _____________

________________ The bear was far away, and it didn’t see

them. They watched the bear for a few minutes. _________

___________________________________________________

Then, it walked into the forest. Grace’s friends were excited

when they heard about the bear.

When Gary turned around, he saw Hilary Duff!Gary’s friends were amazed when they heard his story.

He wanted to buy Hilary’s newest CD.

When Gary Saw a StarGary will always remember the day he saw Hilary

Duff. She is his favorite singer. He was in a music store

last month. _____________________________________

When he picked up the CD, he heard a girl’s voice

behind him. The girl had a beautiful voice. __________

_____________________________________________ He

was so surprised! After he bought her CD, Hilary signed

it for him. _______________________________________

___________________________

91

He wanted to buy Hilary’s newest CD.

When Garyturned around, he saw Hilary Duff!

Gary’s friends were amazed when theyheard his story.

Grace will always remember the day she saw a bear.

It was big and brown.

When more people arrived, the bear heard the noise.


Goal!

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Bonnie scored a goalRemembers: that dayWhen: last ThursdayScore Was: 4 to 4What Happened:● Bonnie got the ball● she ran towards the goal● she kicked the ball very hard● goalie tried to stop the ball● goalie couldn’t stop the ball● ball went into the goal● everyone cheered

● Bonnie’s team won



a. Topic + Remember: _________________________________________________

b. When: _________________________________________________

c. Score: _________________________________________________

d. Ball + Ran: _________________________________________________

E. Kicked: _________________________________________________

F. Goalie + Goalie: _________________________________________________

G. Ball + Everyone: _________________________________________________

H. Bonnie’s Team: _________________________________________________

(Hint: when)

(Hint: but)

(Hint: when)

9292

Bonnie will always remember the day she scored a goal in her soccer game. It was

last Thursday. The score was four to four. When Bonnie got the ball, she ran towards

the goal. She kicked the ball very hard. The goalie tried to stop the ball, but she couldn’t!

When the ball went in the goal, everyone cheered. Bonnie’s team won the game!

Bonnie will always remember the day she scored a goal.

It was last Thursday.

The score was four to four.

When Bonnie got the ball, she ran towards the goal.

She kicked the ball very hard.

The goalie tried to stop the ball, but the goalie couldn’t.

When the ball went into the goal, everyone cheered.

Bonnie’s team won the game!

*Sample Answers

a. When I opened the door I saw my grandmother.

___________________________________________________________________b. The boy sat down at his desk, when the teacher walked into the class.

___________________________________________________________________c. When the girl woke up, when she got a glass of water.

___________________________________________________________________d. The children got on the bus. When the bus arrived.

___________________________________________________________________


a. She used her umbrella. It started to rain.

___________________________________________________________________b. The TV show ended. The man turned off the TV.

___________________________________________________________________c. My brother tasted the cake. He felt happy.

___________________________________________________________________d. My mother dropped her cup. She saw a mouse.

___________________________________________________________________E. I jumped in the water. I felt cold.

___________________________________________________________________

Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use when.

When can mean at the time that something happened. It shows a relationshipbetween two things.

When I saw the monkey, I took a picture. (I saw the monkey. I took a picture.)

I took a picture when I saw the monkey.When the phone rang, he answered it. (The phone rang. He answered it.)

He answered the phone when it rang.

A comma (,) is used if when begins a sentence.

Writing Skill Focus

9393

When I opened the door, I saw my grandmother.

The boy sat down at his desk when the teacher walked into the class.

When the girl woke up, she got a glass of water.

The children got on the bus when the bus arrived.

She used her umbrella when it started to rain./When it started to rain, she used her umbrella.

When the TV show ended, the man turned off the TV./The man turned off the TV when the TV show ended.

When my brother tasted the cake, he felt happy./My brother felt happywhen he tasted the cake.

My mother dropped her cup when she saw a mouse./When she saw a mouse, my mother dropped her cup.

When I jumped in the water, I felt cold./I felt cold when I jumped in the water.

a. Who will you always remember

meeting? A teacher? A coach?

_________________________________

_________________________________

b. When and where did you meet?

_________________________________

_________________________________

c. How did you feel? Why?

_________________________________

d. What happened? (4-5 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

e. How do you feel about this person?

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about yourself.

Topic: someone I will alwaysremember meeting

Who:

When:

Where:

I Felt:

Why:

What Happened:●

●

●

●

I Feel:

9494

my baseball coach3 years ago

at my first day of practicenervous

was bad at sports

he threw a ball to meI couldn’t catch ithe explained it to mehe threw the ball againI caught it

my coach is amazing

I will always remember meeting my baseball coach.

It was three years ago at my first day of practice.

I felt nervous because I was bad at sports.

He threw a ball to me.I couldn’t catch it.He explained it to me.He threw the ball again.I caught it!

My coach is amazing.

My Baseball Coach

I will always remember meeting my baseball coach. It was three years ago

at my first day of practice. I was nervous because I was bad at sports. When he

threw me the ball, I couldn’t catch it. Then, he explained it to me. When he

threw the ball again, I caught it! My coach is amazing! I’m glad I met him.

*Sample Answers

a. What will he/she always remember

seeing? An animal? A game? __________________________________________________________________

b. Why was it special? _________________________________

c. When did he/she see this?_________________________________

d. What happened? (4 things)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

e. How did he/she feel about seeing this?_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

What will you always remember seeing? Why was it special? When did you see this? What happened? How did you feel about seeing this?



Topic: something ___________ will

always remember seeing

What:

Why Special:

When:

What Happened:

●

●

●

Felt:


9595

an Olympic ice hockey game

his favorite sport

a year ago

saw Canada

and Russia play

glad he got to see the game

Russia scored the first goal

Kevin cheered loudly

Russia won 2 to 0

Kevin will always remember seeing anOlympic ice hockey game.

Ice hockey is Kevin’s favorite sport.

He saw it a year ago.

He saw Canada and Russia play. When Russia scored the first goal, Kevin cheered loudly. Russia won two to zero.

Kevin was glad that he got to see the game.

An Ice Hockey Game

Kevin will always remember seeing an Olympic ice hockey game.

Ice hockey is Kevin’s favorite sport. He saw it a year ago. He saw Canada

and Russia play. When Russia scored the first goal, Kevin cheered loudly.

The game was exciting. Russia won two to zero. Kevin was glad that he got to

see the game.

Kevin*Sample Answers

There is a beautiful lake near my city. I would like to goto the lake during my summer vacation. Everybody in myfamily likes to swim in the lake. It’s wonderful to relax in thecool water. This year, I would like to go on our boat. I wouldlike to learn how to water ski! My mom can water ski verywell. I hope I can go to the lake with my family. There are somany exciting things to do!

The Lake


Topic: _________________________Where: near my cityWhen: _________________________Family Likes To: _________________Wonderful To: _________________Would Like: to go on our boat

_____________________Mom Can: ______________________I Hope: _________________________Why: many exciting things to do


a. When does the girl want to __________________________________

go to the lake? __________________________________

b. Who likes to swim in her family? __________________________________

c. What would she like to learn? __________________________________

96

the lake

(during my) summer vacationswim in the lake

relax in the water

to learn how to water skiwater ski very wellwe can go to the lake

She wants to go to the lake during

her summer vacation.

Everybody in her family likes to swim.

She would like to learn to water ski.


His friend, Suzy, can design games.Mark would like to go to computer camp during his winter vacation.

He would like to work on his website.

Computer Camp________________________________________________

_____________________ There are many interesting things

he can do at the camp! _______________________________

_____________ Mark started his website a few months ago.

He is always looking for new ideas. As well, he would like to

learn how to design video games! ________________________

____________________ She says it’s fun. There is a computer

camp at his cousin’s school this winter. He hopes he can go!

She likes red roses the most.Rachel would also like to buy her mother some flowers.

She would like to take her mother to her favorite restaurant.

Mother’s DayRachel would like to go into the city with her mom

on Mother’s Day. There are a lot of special things they

can do there. _____________________________________

________________________ Rachel and her mom think

the food is delicious. _______________________________

______________________________ Sometimes Rachel’s

father buys roses for her mom. ______________________

_______________ The city is far from their house in the

country. She hopes her mother will want to go.

97

She would like to take her mother to herfavorite restaurant.

Rachel would also like to buy hermother some flowers.

She likes red roses themost.

Mark would like to go to computer camp during his winter vacation.

He would like to work on his website.

His friend, Suzy, candesign games.


New Year’s Eve

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: Kayla’s New Year’s EvepartyWho: Lisa would like to goWhy: will be a lot of fun things to doWould Like To: play games with

Kayla’s family● play fun board gamesWould Like To: see the fireworksat midnightKayla’s family: watches them from

a park● every year

Kayla Says: they are beautifulLisa Hopes: she can go to the party


a. Who + Topic: __________________________________________________

b. Why: __________________________________________________

c. Would Like To: __________________________________________________

d. Board Games: __________________________________________________

E. Would Like To: __________________________________________________

F. Family + When: __________________________________________________

G. Kayla Says: __________________________________________________

H. Lisa Hopes: __________________________________________________


9898

Lisa would like to go to Kayla’s New Year’s Eve party. There will be a lot of fun

things to do. Lisa would like to play games with Kayla’s family. They play fun board

games. Lisa would also like to see the fireworks at midnight. Every year, Kayla’s

family watches them from a park. Kayla says they are beautiful! Lisa hopes she can

go to the party!

Lisa would like to go to Kayla’s New Year’s Eve party.There will be a lot of fun things to do.She would like to play games with Kayla’s family.They play fun board games.She would also like to see the fireworks at midnight.Kayla’s family watches them from a park every year.Kayla says they are beautiful.Lisa hopes she can go to the party!

*Sample Answers

a. She would likes to eat at that restaurant.

___________________________________________________________________b. His cousin would like to going to university next year.

___________________________________________________________________c. My family will like to see a movie tonight.

___________________________________________________________________d. He would like meet my best friend.

___________________________________________________________________


a. I want to ride my bike this afternoon.

___________________________________________________________________b. The man wants to learn to play the violin.

___________________________________________________________________c. Her little brother wants to take a nap.

___________________________________________________________________d. Our teacher wants to show us a movie tomorrow.

___________________________________________________________________E. The basketball players want to win the game.

___________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences with would like.

Would like shows that a person wants to do something now or in the future.It is often followed by a verb in the infinitive form.

Writing Skill Focus

I would like to go to Paris next year.He would like to buy that computer game.They would like to listen to some rock music.We would like to have a picnic at the park.

9999

She would like to eat at that restaurant.

His cousin would like to go to university next year.

My family would like to see a movie tonight.

He would like to meet my best friend.

I would like to ride my bike this afternoon.

The man would like to learn to play the violin.

Her little brother would like to take a nap.

Our teacher would like to show us a movie tomorrow.

The basketball players would like to win the game.

a. Where would you like to go on your summer vacation?

_________________________________

b. Is it far away from your home?

_________________________________

c. Who would you like to go with?

_________________________________

D. Why would you like to go there?

_________________________________

E. What would you like to do there?

(3 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

F. What do you hope about your summer vacation?

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about your summer vacation.

Topic: my summer vacation

Where:

Far Away:

Who:

Why:

Would Like To:●

●

●

Hope:

100100

Paris

yes, Francemy family

Paris is exciting

go shoppingwalk along the Seine Rivergo to the Eiffel Tower

I can go to Paris

I would like to go to Paris.

Yes, it is in France.

I would like to go there with my family.

Paris is an exciting city.

I would like to go shopping. I would like to walk along the Seine River. I would also like to go to the Eiffel Tower.

I hope I can go to Paris!

My Summer Vacation

I would like to go to Paris on my summer vacation. It is in France, and it is

very far from my home. I would like to go there with my family. I would like to

go there because Paris is an exciting city. I would like to go shopping and walk

along the Seine River. I would also like to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I

hope I can go to Paris during my summer vacation!

*Sample Answers

a. Where would he/she like to go on his/her next birthday?_________________________________

b. Why would he/she like to go there?_________________________________

c. What would he/she like to do there?(2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

d. Where is this place?_________________________________

e. Who does he/she hope will come?__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Where would you like to go on your next birthday?Why would you like to go there? What would you like to do there?

Where is this place? Who do you hope will come?



Topic: ____________’s next birthday

Where:

Why:

Would Like To:

●

●

Location:

Hopes:


101101

Funland

loves it

ride every ride

eat cake and ice cream

city center

all of his soccer

teammates

HenryHenry would like to go to Funland.

He loves Funland!

He would like to ride every ride.He would like to eat cake and ice cream.

Funland is in the city center.

He hopes all of his soccer teammateswill come.

Funland

Henry would like to go to Funland on his next birthday. Funland is an

amusement park. He would like to go there because he loves it. He would like to

ride every ride, and he would like to eat cake and ice cream there. Funland is in

the city center. It isn’t far from Henry’s house. He hopes all of his soccer

teammates will come to his birthday party.

*Sample Answers

Water is very important to our world. I think everybodyshould use less water at home. I can save water by doing afew simple things. I usually take long baths, but I shouldtake short showers. I always use a lot of water when I brushmy teeth. However, I should remember to turn off the waterwhen I am not using it. It is easy to save water! I believe weshould all try to save water!

Water is Important!

Topic: ______________________Everybody Should: ___________Where: ______________________I Can: save waterI Usually: ____________________I Should: ___________________I Always: ____________________When: I brush my teethI Should: ___________________When: ______________________Saving Water: is easy

We Should: __________________


a. Where should we use less water? ____________________________

b. When does he use a lot of water? ____________________________

c. What should he remember to do? ____________________________

____________________________


102

water is importantuse less waterat home

take long bathstake short showers

use a lot of water

turn off the waterI’m not using it

all try to save water

We should use less water at home.

Short showers use less water.

He should remember to turn off

the water when he’s not using it.


His mom says he should not use paper bags. They always bring dishes from home.She thinks everybody should try to make less garbage.

A Clean WorldA clean world is important to Seth’s mom. ___________

____________________________________________ She says

it’s easy to do. For example, Seth’s family often goes on

picnics. His mom says they should not use paper plates

or cups. ___________________________________________

As well, Seth takes his lunch to school. __________________

______________________________ He always uses his lunch

box. Seth’s mom thinks everyone should help to keep the

world clean.

Mr. Lee believes everybody should learn to take care of plants and trees.Trees and plants are important to Mr. Lee.

Mr. Lee thinks that his students should learn more about trees and plants.

Trees and Plants_____________________________________________

He is a science teacher. _____________________________

______________________________________________ Mr.

Lee wants a school garden. He wants science students to

be able to put plants in this garden. He also thinks that

every science class should plant a tree. That way, students

can watch their trees grow. __________________________

__________________________________________________

103

Trees and plants are important to Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee thinks that his students

should learn more about trees and plants.

Mr. Lee believes everybodyshould learn to take care of plants and trees.

She thinkseverybody should try to make less garbage.

They always bring dishes from home. His mom says he

should not use paper bags.


Clean Air

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: clean air is importantName: KimThinks: everyone should try to keepthe air cleanExample: kids should walk or ride thebus to school Kids Shouldn’t: get rides to school from their parentsPeople Should: ride their bikes moreoftenThinks: everyone should work to keepthe air clean


a. Topic + Name: _____________________________________________________

b. Thinks: _____________________________________________________

c. Example: _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

d. Kids: _____________________________________________________

E. People: _____________________________________________________

F. Thinks: _____________________________________________________


104104

Clean air is important to Kim. Kim thinks that everyone should try to keep the

air clean. For example, Kim thinks that kids should walk or ride the bus to school.

They shouldn’t get rides to school from their parents. As well, Kim thinks that

people should ride their bikes more often. Kim thinks that everyone should work to

keep the air clean.

Clean air is important to Kim.Kim thinks that everyone should try to keep the air clean.For example, Kim thinks that kids should walk or ride thebus to school.They shouldn’t get rides to school from their parents. People should ride their bikes more often. Kim thinks that everyone should work to keep the air clean.

*Sample Answers

Should shows that something is the best thing or right thing to do. Thebase form of a verb follows should.

We should help her carry those heavy boxes.You should study for your test.He should not watch TV late at night. He should rest.

Think is often used with should to give suggestions.She thinks that we should buy Tom a basketball for his birthday.They think that I should read a book this afternoon.

Writing Skill Focus

a. He should practices the piano more often.

___________________________________________________________________b. I should watch not that scary movie.

___________________________________________________________________c. He think that we should go home soon.

___________________________________________________________________d. They should are careful late at night.

___________________________________________________________________


a. He draws pictures carefully. (should)

___________________________________________________________________b. You eat that big bowl of ice cream. (should not)

___________________________________________________________________c. I think that she eats a lot of vegetables. (should)

___________________________________________________________________d. We are on time for class every day. (should)

___________________________________________________________________E. I go to the shopping mall after school. (should not)

___________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences with the words in parentheses.

105105

He should practice the piano more often.

I should not watch that scary movie.

He thinks that we should go home soon.

They should be careful late at night.

a. He should practices the piano more often.

___________________________________________________________________b. I should watch not that scary movie.

___________________________________________________________________c. He think that we should go home soon.

___________________________________________________________________d. They should are careful late at night.

___________________________________________________________________

He should draw pictures carefully.

You should not eat that big bowl of ice cream.

I think that she should eat a lot of vegetables.

We should be on time for class every day.

I should not go to the shopping mall after school.

a. Think about a clean world. What is important to you?

_________________________________

b. Why is that important to you? (2 reasons)

_________________________________

_________________________________

c. What should everyone do? (2 things)

_________________________________

_________________________________

d. What do some people do that is bad?

_________________________________

e. Why shouldn’t they do that?

_________________________________

f. Who should help keep the world clean?

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about your idea.

Topic: a clean world

Important:

Why:●

●

Everyone Should:●

●

People Shouldn’t:Why:

Who:

106106

recycling

keeps the world cleanhelps us reuse things

have recycle binstry to make less garbage

can be recycledeveryone

throw popcans away

Recycling is important to me.

It keeps the world clean.It helps us reuse things.

Everyone should have recycle bins. Everyone should try to make less garbage.

Some people throw pop cans in the garbage.

Pop cans can be recycled.

Everyone should help keep the world clean.

Recycling Is Important

Recycling is important to me. It is important because it keeps the world

clean. It is also important because it helps us reuse things. Everyone should have

recycle bins in their home. Everyone should try to make less garbage. Some

people throw pop cans in the garbage. They shouldn’t do this. Pop cans can be

recycled. We should all do our part to keep the world clean!

*Sample Answers

a. What does your classmate think that

students should do?__________________________________________________________________

b. Why should students do this?_________________________________

c. What else should students do? (3 things)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. Does your classmate do all of these

things? Why/Why not?__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

What is something that students should do? Why should they do this? What are three more things that students should do?

Do you do all of these things? Why/Why not?



Topic: what students should do

Students Should:

Why:

Students Should:

●

●

●

Classmate:

Why:


107107

listen

teachers work very hard

do their homework

study hard

help each other

yes

he likes his teachers

Students should listen to their teachers.

Teachers work very hard.

Students should do their homework. Students should study hard.Students should help each other.

Yes, he likes his teachers.

Good Students

Ian thinks that students should listen to their teachers. They should

listen because teachers work very hard. He also thinks that students should do

their homework. As well, students should study hard and help each other with

problems. Ian does all of these things. He is a good student, and he likes his

teachers.

*Sample Answers

I have a favorite place near my house. It’s a park with aplayground and big trees. The trees look like friendly giants!I like to sit under the trees and imagine things about thesegiants. When I look carefully, I can see them moving with thewind. They dance like ballerinas. When I listen carefully, Ican hear all of their secrets. They whisper to each other likeschool children. I enjoy sitting under the trees and imaginingstories about my friendly giants.

My Favorite Place


a. Where is her favorite place? _______________________________

b. What size are the trees in the park? _______________________________

c. How does she describe the trees moving in the wind? _______________________________

Topic: my favorite placeFavorite Place: _______________Has: a playground and big treesTrees Look Like: ______________Imagine: things about themCan See: ___________________Dance Like: _______________Can Hear: __________________Whisper Like: _____________Enjoy Sitting: under the treesEnjoy Imagining: ______________


108

It is near her house.

They are (very) big.

The trees dance like ballerinas.

park

friendly giants

them moving (with the wind)ballerinasall of their secrets

school children

stories about them


These days, Greg is teaching his sister to swim. It makes her look like a turtle!He is like a fish in the water!

It is slow like a snail! It is blue like the sky.It is not as big as a car.

Dawn’s ScooterDawn has a cute scooter. She likes the color. _____

_______________________________ She rides her scooter

everywhere. She loves it! ___________________________

However, her scooter is as fast as a car. Dawn also has a

bicycle, but she doesn’t ride it very often. She doesn’t

like her bicycle because it is old and very slow. ________

_______________________ She loves her scooter because

it is pretty and fast.

Like a Fish in Water!Greg is a good swimmer. _________________________

___________ He often goes to the beach with his family. He

stays in the water all day. _____________________________

__________________________ She uses a lifejacket, but she

won’t need it for much longer. The lifejacket is very big.

_______________________________________ Some day, she

hopes to be as good at swimming as Greg is.

109

It isblue like the sky.

It is not as big as a car.

It isslow like a snail!

He is like a fish in the water!

These days, Greg is teaching his sister to swim.

It makes her look like a turtle!


Cookie

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Topic: my friend’s kittenKitten’s Name: Cookie● is very interestingInside the House: is like a princess ● sleeps on a pillow for hoursOutside the House: is like a wild animal● is like a tiger in the jungle● runs on the grass and climbs trees● sometimes chases birds● has a lot of energy outside

Write complete sentences with the information from the outline.

a. Topic + Name: _____________________________________________________

b. Cookie: _____________________________________________________

c. Inside: _____________________________________________________

d. Sleeps: _____________________________________________________

E. Outside: _____________________________________________________

F. Tiger: _____________________________________________________

G. Runs: _____________________________________________________

H. Chases: _____________________________________________________

I. Has: _____________________________________________________


110110

My friend has a kitten named Cookie. Cookie is very interesting. Inside the

house, Cookie is like a princess. She sleeps on a pillow for hours. However, outside

the house, the kitten is like a wild animal. Cookie is like a tiger in the jungle. She

runs on the grass and climbs trees. Sometimes, Cookie chases birds. Cookie has a

lot of energy outside!

My friend has a kitten named Cookie. Cookie is very interesting. Inside the house, Cookie is like a princess.She sleeps on a pillow for hours.Outside the house, Cookie is like a wild animal.She is like a tiger in the jungle. She runs on the grass and climbs trees.Sometimes, Cookie chases birds. Cookie has a lot of energy outside!

*Sample Answers

a. My little brother as playful as a puppy.

___________________________________________________________________b. The angry man’s face is red likes a tomato.

___________________________________________________________________c. That cookie is as bigger as my head!

___________________________________________________________________d. Those scissors are sharp a like knife.

___________________________________________________________________


a. my uncle - a clown - funny - as...as

___________________________________________________________________b. Bobby - a frog - jumping - like

___________________________________________________________________c. her eyes - the ocean - blue - as...as

___________________________________________________________________d. my father - an angry lion - roared - like

___________________________________________________________________E. that bed - a rock - hard - as...as

___________________________________________________________________

Write a simile for each set of words.

Similes use like or as to compare two things that are different.

Writing Skill Focus

The girl is (as) pretty as a flower. The girl is pretty like a flower. His hair is (as) white as snow. His hair is white like snow. This room is (as) cold as ice. This room is cold like ice.

111111

a. My little brother as playful as a puppy.

___________________________________________________________________b. The angry man’s face is red likes a tomato.

___________________________________________________________________c. That cookie is as bigger as my head!

___________________________________________________________________d. Those scissors are sharp a like knife.

___________________________________________________________________

My little brother is as playful as a puppy.

The angry man’s face is red like a tomato.

That cookie is as big as my head!

Those scissors are sharp like a knife.

My uncle is as funny as a clown.

Bobby is jumping like a frog.

Her eyes are as blue as the ocean.

My father roared like an angry lion.

That bed is as hard as a rock.

a. Think of an interesting thing that you have. What is it?

_________________________________

b. What do you use it for?

_________________________________

c. What size is it?

_________________________________

d. What color is it?

_________________________________

e. What does it look like? (Use a simile.)

_________________________________

f. Where is it?

_________________________________

G. Why is it interesting/special?

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Now write a paragraph about your object.

Topic: an interesting object

What:

Use:

Size:

Color:

Looks Like:

Where:

Why:

112112

a box

put my coins insidesmall

dark brown

a tree trunk

on my desk

has a secret drawer only I can open

I have an interesting box.

I put my coins in it.

It is small.

It is dark brown.

It looks like a tree trunk.

It is on my desk.

It has a secret drawer only I can open.

My Box

I have an interesting box. I put my coins in it. It is small and dark

brown. It looks like a tree trunk. My box is on my desk in my bedroom. It is

interesting because it has a secret drawer. I am the only person that knows

how to open the secret drawer.

*Sample Answers

113

a. Where do your classmate’s imaginaryanimals live?_________________________________

b. What are they called? _________________________________

c. What color are they? _________________________________

d. How big are they? (Use a simile.)

_________________________________

e. What do they look/sound like?(Use a simile.)

_________________________________

F. What can they do? (2 things)

__________________________________________________________________

113

Imagine a new kind of animal. Where do they live? What are they called?What color are they? How big are they? (Use a simile.)

What do they look/sound like? (Use a simile.) What can they do?

Now write a paragraph about your classmate’s imaginary animal.

Topic: ________’s imaginary animal

Live:

Name:

Color:

Size:

Look/Sound Like:

Can:●

●


in the ocean

snortles

white and silver

as small as shrimp

swim very fast

fastest animals in the ocean

They live in the ocean.

They are called snortles.

They are white and silver.

They are as small as shrimp.

They look like baby turtles.

They can swim very fast. They are the

fastest animals in the ocean!

Rob

look like

baby turtles

*Sample Answers


Now write a paragraph about your classmate’s imaginary animal.

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Rob’s Imaginary Animal

Rob’s imaginary animal lives in the ocean. They are called snortles.

Snortles are white and silver. They are as small as shrimp. The look like baby

turtles. They can swim very fast. They are the fastest animals in the ocean!

Unit 13-Unit 16

when would would should animals like

Parachute JumpDevon’s ___________ day was when he did a

parachute jump. A teacher showed him what to do.Then, they jumped together. ___________ Devonjumped out of the airplane, he was terrified! Hismom said that he was ___________ white as a___________. Devon said that it was wonderful, andhe thinks everyone ___________ do a parachute jump! Next time, he___________ like to jump by himself!

Ashley’s CoinsAshley gave her coins to a charity for ___________ and

nature. ___________ she gave her money, she was veryhappy. Ashley loves all animals, but she loves dolphins themost. Ashley is a very good swimmer. Her dad says that sheswims ___________ a dolphin! Ashley ___________ like towork with animals when she grows up. She ___________ liketo save dolphins and all animals from bad people. She thinks that everyone___________ help take care of animals.

114

as should when ghost favorite would


favorite

When

as

ghost

should

would

animals

When

like would

would

should

a. What did Emily’s mom do one day?

___________________________________________________________________b. What was in the house?

___________________________________________________________________c. What did Emily say?

___________________________________________________________________d. What did Emily get?

___________________________________________________________________E. What did she do when she put the mouse in the box? (Hint: when)

___________________________________________________________________F. What was in the box?

___________________________________________________________________

Scary Things

Emily’s mom is afraid of mice. ___________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________


Topic: everyone’s afraidEmily’s Mom: afraid of miceOne Day: Emily’s mom screamed● a mouse in the houseEmily: laughedSaid: it’s okay Mom

● I’m as brave as a lionGot: a box to put the mouse inPut: the mouse in the box● screamed● a spider in the box

115

One day, Emily’s mom screamed.

There was a mouse in the house.

She said, “It’s okay Mom. I’m as brave as a lion.”

Emily got a box to put the mouse in.

When she put the mouse in the box, she screamed.

There was a spider in the box!

One day, Emily’s mom screamed. There

was a mouse in the house! Emily laughed and said, “Its okay Mom. I’m as brave

as a lion!” Emily got a box to put the mouse in. When she put the mouse in the

box, she screamed. There was a spider in the box!


*Sample Answers



a. Ryan would likes to be an English teacher when he grows up.

___________________________________________________________________b. His mom says that he should like work hard a beaver.

___________________________________________________________________c. Ryan think that everyone should work hard.

___________________________________________________________________d. Everyone do should something important.

___________________________________________________________________E. Ryan would likes to teach children in Africa.

___________________________________________________________________F. When he visited Africa last year he liked the children.

___________________________________________________________________G. He very excited to be a teacher.

___________________________________________________________________

A. What do you think everyone should do?

___________________________________________________________________B. What important thing would you like to do?

___________________________________________________________________C. Would you like to be a teacher? Why/Why not?

___________________________________________________________________

116116

Ryan would like to be an English teacher when he grows up.

His mom says that he should work hard like a beaver.

Ryan thinks that everyone should work hard.

Everyone should do something important.

Ryan would like to teach children in Africa.

When he visited Africa last year, he liked the children.

He is very excited to be a teacher.

I think that everyone should help each other.

I would like to cook food for hungry people.

No, I would not like to be a teacher because I don’t like to talk a lot.

*Sample Answers

_________________________________

________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Ideas

karaoke sing together

sisters competition

pretend famous

dream talented

sounds like dance routine




117117

Cindy and Jamie

Topic: Cindy and Jamie

First: would like to be famous

Next: entered a singing competition

● sang and danced on stage

● best in the competition

● everyone cheered

● Christina Aguilera came on stage

End: Christina asked the girls to sing with her

Cindy and Jamie

Cindy and Jamie love to sing and dance. They would like to be famous. One

day, they entered a singing competition. They sang and danced on stage. They were

the best singers in the competition. When they finished singing, everyone cheered.

Then, Christina Aguilera came on stage. She asked the girls to sing with her.

*Sample Answers

writing starter 2 ak1-48p - compass pub starter 2_ak.pdfwriting starteris a three-level children’s...

Documents